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Warehouse Supervisor
Menzies Distribution has an excellent opportunity for a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team based in Portsmouth.
Oversee the unloading, packing, and safe handling of products in the warehouse, ensuring customer requirements are met and a safe working environment is maintained in compliance with health and safety regulations. Manage staff, delivery vehicle departures, returns processing, and KPIs.
THE DETAILS:
- Shift Pattern: Thursday - Monday
- Hours: 05:00am - 14:00pm
- Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (Depending on experience)
- Location: Unit 1, Solent 27, Walton Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1SX
Key Responsibilities:
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People Management:
- Plan staffing needs, manage rotas, and conduct inductions and training.
- Address conduct issues and manage absence and lateness.
- Handle disciplinary procedures, return-to-work interviews, and payroll paperwork.
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Health & Safety:
- Ensure staff complete necessary safety training and maintain clean, safe work areas.
- Identify any risk assessments and training needs.
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Process:
- Drive productivity and cost reductions based on KPIs.
- Motivate the team to meet deadlines, quality standards, and productivity targets.
- Ensure a tidy and safe working environment.
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Communication:
- Conduct team briefings and engage with management on staff matters.
- Communicate policies, procedures, and health and safety information effectively.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team management with the ability to meet operational objectives.
- Experience with shift management and rota planning.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Competent with Microsoft Office and in-house programs (SAP/Power BI knowledge is a plus).
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive, 'can-do' attitude.
- Flexibility to work across different shifts and teams in a 7-day operation.
- Knowledge of warehouse health and safety practices.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Full UK driving Licence Beneficial but not essential (No more than 6 points)
- FLT / PPT licence beneficial but not essential
- No previous disqualifications NI, DD or DR
- Hardworking, positive and a flexible attitude to work
- Knowledge of all Transport Legislation
- Good PC skills
BENEFITS:
- Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- SPIRIT Awards - Peer to Peer recognition
INCLUSION
Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We seek to recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work, and encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be their very best, which is what makes us strong as a business with an increasingly agile workforce.
