Warehouse Supervisor

Job Title:-Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Location:-Somerset
Job Type:-Full-Time

About the Role

An established food distribution business supplying independent retailers across the UK and export markets is looking for a-Warehouse Operations Supervisor-to support the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of the operation.

This role acts as the-number two in the warehouse, combining hands-on operational work with team leadership, process improvement, and ensuring high standards of health, safety and efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff to ensure efficient and accurate operations
• Pick and prepare customer orders using handheld devices for pallet or courier dispatch
• Manage goods-in processes, including booking stock into the ERP system with batch and BBE information
• Prepare and wrap pallets and parcels securely for transport
• Support daily warehouse operations including order allocation, stock prioritisation, order checking and dispatch
• Load and unload delivery vehicles using a forklift
• Review and optimise dispatch methods across pallet network, courier and local delivery routes
• Support continuous improvement projects and warehouse process development
• Train, mentor and support team members to improve productivity and performance
• Occasionally cover local deliveries using the company electric van when required

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a-warehouse environment-(supervisory experience desirable)
• Forklift licence required
• Willingness to drive a delivery van if needed
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Benefits

• Living Wage Employer
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts on food products
• Environmental initiatives including carbon offsetting and tree planting
• Regular company events
• Free on-site parking

About You

You are a-hands-on warehouse professional-who leads by example. Organised, safety-conscious and proactive, you are comfortable supporting daily operations while motivating a team and improving processes. You remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly and are committed to maintaining high operational standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person