WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Position: Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Aylesbury
Salary: -29,000 per annum

Our client is a renowned global logistics and event catering company, offering bespoke solutions with a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

The Role:
As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will work within the warehouse team dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient, accurate, and exceptional customer service in all warehouse activities.

Main Responsibilities:
* Oversee warehouse operations to maximise efficiency using the WMS
* Monitor team productivity and ensure alignment with operational goals
* Plan workflows, staffing levels, space utilisation, and equipment layout
* Accurately pick, pack, and dispatch orders in line with quality standards
* Coordinate safe loading and unloading of vehicles
* Maintain stock integrity through accurate receiving and picking processes
* Support cycle counts, stock takes, stock transfers, and consolidation
* Provide clear and accurate end-of-shift handovers
* Lead, coach, and motivate team members to achieve performance targets
* Train staff to resolve day-to-day operational challenges
* Induct new and temporary employees effectively
* Deliver regular KPI-based feedback and performance reviews
* Support investigations and disciplinary processes, including note-taking
* Manage staffing levels, leave requests, and absence in line with policy
* Act as a super user of the WMS to drive efficiency and improvements
* Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions
* Work with Team Managers to analyse performance and improve productivity
* Promote and enforce health and safety standards and legal compliance
* Conduct pre-shift checks and "walk and talk" handovers
* Ensure MHE checks are completed before use
* Monitor MHE usage and ensure equipment is charged and maintained
* Secure the warehouse at the end of each shift
* Liaise with account managers and admin teams to resolve issues quickly
* Work collaboratively with other supervisors and managers
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the warehouse
* Carry out any other reasonable duties as required

About You:
Applicants should have excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, and experience working with warehouse procedures and operations. You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office and WMS systems and demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Required:
* Proven warehouse supervisory or team leadership experience
* Strong knowledge of warehouse procedures and operations
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Confident delivering direct feedback and managing performance
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
* Continuous improvement mindset
* Good understanding of warehouse health and safety regulations
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and WMS systems
* Valid MHE licences (Aisle Master, Counterbalance, PPT)
* Experience managing MHE fleet and users preferred

Commutable Locations:
Aylesbury, Tring, Wendover, Leighton Buzzard, Hemel Hempstead, High Wycombe

Key Words:
Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics, Team Leadership, WMS, Health and Safety, MHE, Stock Management, Continuous Improvement

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