Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Livingston
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time | Every Sunday off
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We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation for a Warehouse Supervisor to join its busy logistics operation in Livingston.
This is a key role within the distribution network, supporting the management team and helping to ensure colleagues are well trained, motivated and working safely while delivering an excellent customer experience.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
Every Sunday off
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Employee benefits platform with hundreds of discounts
Employee discount
Career progression opportunities
24/7 Virtual GP service
Salary Finance scheme
Pension scheme
Death in Service benefit
Life assuranceThe Role
You will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day operation of a busy distribution centre, ensuring the warehouse operates safely, efficiently and in line with company standards and procedures.
As a Distribution Centre Supervisor, you will take responsibility for overseeing warehouse activity, monitoring operational performance and ensuring goods are received, checked, prepared and dispatched correctly. You will also be responsible for maintaining high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and compliance across the distribution centre.
Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing the unloading and receipt of goods into the warehouse, ensuring processes are followed correctly and efficiently
Supervising the completion of all required delivery vehicle checks and documentation
Ensuring relevant vehicle documentation is accurately maintained, securely filed and available for inspection when required
Overseeing quality inspections of goods and ensuring any issues are identified and appropriate remedial action is taken
Ensuring goods are correctly wrapped, prepared and ready for dispatch in line with company procedures and quality standards
Supervising warehouse activity and allocating workloads to ensure operational requirements and daily targets are achieved
Monitoring individual and team performance, addressing issues where required and ensuring expected standards are maintained
Taking an active role in managing Health & Safety across the distribution centre and ensuring company procedures are consistently followed
Monitoring manual handling practices and ensuring colleagues operate warehouse equipment and handle goods safely
Supervising the safe movement and handling of furniture and carpets throughout the warehouse
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the distribution centre and vehicles
Carrying out regular checks to ensure warehouse and vehicle standards are maintained
Identifying operational issues and taking appropriate action to maintain an efficient and safe working environment
Providing direction and guidance to warehouse colleagues as required to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Undertaking manual handling and heavy lifting as required
About You
We're looking for a confident and experienced warehouse professional who is ready to take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of a busy distribution operation.
You will be comfortable making decisions, maintaining standards and ensuring processes are followed, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
To be successful, you'll have:
Previous experience in a warehouse supervisory or senior operational role
Experience overseeing warehouse activity and managing day-to-day workloads
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The confidence to provide direction, challenge where required and ensure standards are maintained
A strong understanding of workplace health and safety procedures
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise operational requirements
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving operational issues
The ability to monitor performance and ensure processes and procedures are followed
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
The ability to work effectively as part of a wider management and warehouse team
The ability to undertake manual handling and heavy lifting
Apply Today
If you're an experienced warehouse professional looking to take the next step into a supervisory position, this is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy distribution operation.
You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by maintaining operational standards, supporting a safe and efficient working environment and ensuring the warehouse consistently meets its operational requirements.
Apply today and take the next step in your logistics career with an organisation that values its people and recognises hard work.
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