Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Bedford

Salary: £31k - £35k

Shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Bupa Healthcare
• Onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Overtime available at time and a half
• Opportunities for career progression with a growing company
• Join a dynamic, supportive team within a strong, expanding business

Warehouse Supervisor Responsibilities:

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will lead a warehouse team and deliver outstanding operational services to our client’s customers. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of managing daily warehouse activities while maintaining high standards of performance and safety.

• Act as the senior staff member on the shop floor, understanding customer requirements and driving business improvements.
• Assist managers and supervisors, helping to train, develop, and motivate staff.
• Ensure all staff operate within current legislation and maintain a safe working environment.
• Produce regular reports and statistics on operational performance.
• Collaborate with Contract Managers to ensure health and safety management best practices are applied.
• Monitor and manage staff productivity, accuracy, and performance, taking action as required.
• Support stock management and ensure operational activities such as intake, picking, packing, and dispatch are carried out accurately and timely.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support personal development across contracts, focusing on job descriptions and competency skills matrix.
• Cover for the Contract Manager during specified periods, including holidays and sickness.
• Ensure compliance with ISO-accredited standards and environmental policies.

Warehouse Supervisor Personal Attributes:

• Experienced in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse operations.
• Significant people management experience, ideally at a supervisor level within a supply chain environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to improving service quality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and work under pressure.
• A positive attitude towards customer service and a commitment to safety.
• Full clean driving license.
• MHE certifications (Desirable): Pivot Steer, Counterbalance, PPT.

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If you're interested in this Warehouse Supervisor position, please apply today!

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Established in 1995, Osborne Appointments is an independently owned recruitment agency specialising in the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements. OA are committed to placing the right candidate in the right job every time and pride ourselves in outstanding levels of Candidate Satisfaction

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