Warehouse Supervisor

* Manage order processing, re-working and stock requirements
- Train and develop staff in line with all business requirements
- Encourage continuous improvement to become part of operational daily activity
Warehouse Supervisor
Salford
£25k
Irlam Associates is a specialist in Logistics & Supply Chain recruitment, working nationally for a host high profile businesses within the industry.
My client is an extremely well-established and one of the UK's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers & distribution business, and we are proud to support in their search for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead across their large fulfilment operation outof their depot near Salford.
You will be playing a key role in the wholesale & fulfilment delivery operations of this site where you will be tasked with leading the teams to ensure efficiency across production, goods in, stock control and distribution. You will be leading operatives, pickers& FLT Drivers and delivery drivers and ensure an air of continuous improvement as the site continues to grow.
Shifts: Monday-Friday 14:30-22:30 (mid-shift)
Key Responsibilities:

- Brief the teams at the beginning of each shift and ensure that all relevant communication, feedback and recognition are carried out in an accurate and timely manner
- To pro-actively work with senior supervisor and Head of Operations along with the operational teams to identify areas for improvement / best practice within the business
- Train and develop staff in line with all business requirements
- To ensure any Customer Service issues are dealt with within the agreed timescales.
- Manage and implement KPI's
- Manage order processing, re-working and stock requirements
- Work within all areas of the business to ensure the overall day to day requirements are managed successfully (e.g. stock control, returns, customer service, I.T etc.)
- Ensure the warehouse housekeeping is kept to a satisfactory standard at all times
- To continuously monitor staff performance and seek areas for improvement
- Encourage continuous improvement to become part of operational daily activity
- Identify and take responsibility for any potential operational inaccuracies & order discrepancies
- Be a Key Holder and take on the closing up responsibilities
Key Skills:

- Clear & proven warehouse leadership experience within a similar environment
- Ability to be organised to prioritise workload whilst demonstrating time management skills
- Commitment to health and safety
- A sound knowledge of the principles of warehouse operations and planning functions
- Excellent communication, leadership and people development skills
- Experience of WMS
- Ability to work under pressure and flexible in their approach
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well-established but continually growing business in a key role as part of their growth and will also bring additional opportunities for the right person.