Warehouse Supervisor

UniCarriers is a brand of Mitsubishi Logisnext, the world’s fourth-largest industrial truck manufacturer, supplying a complete range of electric, gas and diesel operated forklift trucks to our customers.

**Role Responsibilities**

As our Warehouse Supervisor you will oversee the Parts Warehouse Operation & be responsible for the handling of goods in and out of the warehouse as well as ensuring the efficiency & smooth running of the department. You will supervise and coach 5 staff members, cultivating a team philosophy by working together to achieve the company's targets focusing on consistently meeting and exceeding business objectives.

Your role will require you to:

- Supervise warehouse operatives to perform their duties, completing appraisals and disciplinary actions when required.
- Manage stock to very accurate levels, ensuring all stock is handled, located and maintained to reduce all potential damages and losses.
- Support and carry out stock checks of engineer’s van or site locations, promoting best practice and reducing and limiting stock loses.
- Identify errors and root cause using robust countermeasures to sustain the corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues.
- Ensure employees are adequately trained and competent within their role to ensure operational efficiency.
- Review and implement systems and working practices in line with best practice and continuous improvement.
- Deal with freight companies ensuring they meet and exceed their SLA.
- Purchasing of packaging materials and other consumables required within the warehouse operation.
- Assessing and reporting the condition of warehouse machinery, fixtures and fittings within the department to ensure they meet the necessary H&S standards.

**Skills and Experience**

To be considered for the role of Warehouse Supervisor we are looking for the following:

- Experience as a team leader within a warehouse environment and/or operational service delivery role.
- Highly organised and exceptional planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritise various tasks.
- Strong time management skills.
- A record of delivering results in terms of improving KPI's and cost savings.
- Excellent and inspiring leadership and team building skills.
- Empathetic and empowering leadership style, with the ability to give clear direction and delegate confidently.
- Ability to build and develop relationships with customers, direct reports and other departments within the organisation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A full driving licence.

**Benefits**

Working for UniCarriers is not just about the job. UniCarriers invests considerably in staff development and training. You can expect to receive comprehensive training and opportunities for career progression as well as an excellent benefits package including:

- Company bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday (rising to 30 after 5 full years’ service) + bank holidays
- Option to sell back/buy additional holiday days
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private health care
- Income protection
- Generous life cover of 6 x your annual salary
- Subsidised gym membership
- In depth product training with long term opportunities for personal growth and development