Warehouse Supervisor

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Wimblington, March

Salary: £31,500 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Multiple Roles Available:

• 4O4O Days 0600-1800hrs
• Monday to Friday 1400-2200hrs

The company is not able to offer visa sponsorship therefore candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered.

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Team Leader is responsible for overseeing a team of warehouse colleagues within a specific operational area (e.g., picking, packing, goods-in, replenishment, dispatch). Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Team Leader ensures that daily tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and accurately while maintaining high levels of colleague engagement and operational discipline.

• Fast-paced warehouse setting with shift-based work.
• May involve manual handling and prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Occasional need to work additional hours during peak periods.

Please note that candidates must be a commutable distance from Wimblington to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Operational Leadership:

• Lead a team of warehouse operatives to deliver the shift plan and meet productivity and accuracy targets.
• Allocate work, monitor progress, and adjust resources to maintain workflow and service levels.
• Ensure all team members follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and site rules.
• Act as the first point of contact for operational issues within the area.
• Ensure client SLA's are monitored and met.
• Shop floor visibility.
• Onsite multi-user and third-party contract support.

People Management & Development:

• Support onboarding, training, and continuous skill development of team members.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and direction during the shift.
• Assist the Operations Manager in conducting performance reviews and managing attendance.
• Promote a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Managing Investigations and Disciplinaries.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all tasks are carried out safely and all team members comply with H&S policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and help identify and escalate hazards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping (5S) and ensure safe use of MHE and equipment.
• Safety Behaviour Audits.
• Near Miss reporting.

Quality & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor team performance using KPIs such as pick accuracy, productivity, stock integrity, and scan compliance.
• Investigate minor errors, support root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and support reduction of defects or damages.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain clear communication with the Operations Manager and other Team Leaders to ensure shift continuity.
• Provide handover information at the end of each shift.
• Collaborate with supporting functions such as Inventory, Transport, and Planning.

The above list of accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and is not intended as a list of individual tasks. The role holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected commensurate with the scope and grading of the role.

In accordance with your role, you will review personal data and complete data processing. This task will follow UK GDPR regulations which will also include, for compliance, maintaining the organisations register of processing activities (ROPA) and where applicable the supporting data processing impact assessment (DPIA) and support the steering group.

About you:

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a warehouse environment, ideally within the specific operational area.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Good understanding of warehouse processes and WMS systems.
• Ability to motivate and support colleagues.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple demands.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership & Coaching
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Reliability & Responsibility
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Time & Task Management
• People Management

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Senior Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Assistant Manager, Warehouse Coordinator, Senior Process Operative, Processing, Senior Line Operative Distribution Team Leader will also be considered for this role.