Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse Supervisor Location: Derby Site Department: Warehouse ( food production, cold environment) Salary: £35,734.40 per annum, £17.18 per hour Working Pattern: This role operates on a 5 days out of 7 rota basis, including regular weekend working: Saturday: 07:00 - 16:00 Sunday: 07:00 - 16:00 Monday to Friday: (as per rota)Please note that peak operational periods include: Easter Mother's Day Father's Day Bank Holidays Christmas and New YearFlexibility during these periods is essential About the Role We are looking for a motivated and organised Warehouse Supervisor to join our busy warehouse and dispatch operation in Derby.

This role is responsible for supporting the Warehouse Manager in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the Phase 2/3 warehouse areas while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, compliance, and operational performance.

The successful candidate will lead and develop warehouse teams, coordinate staffing and training, monitor key performance indicators, and drive a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Key Responsibilities Support the Warehouse Manager in the daily operation of a busy warehouse and dispatch facility.

Ensure warehouse activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with company procedures. Monitor and maintain departmental KPIs, reporting performance on a weekly basis. Oversee compliance with GMP, Health & Safety, and risk assessment requirements.

Develop and manage staff rotas, ensuring appropriate manning levels are maintained. Lead daily team briefings and communicate operational priorities effectively. Create and maintain training matrices and SMART development plans for team members.

Monitor employee training progress and support ongoing development initiatives. Promote a positive working environment and encourage strong team performance. Support continuous improvement activities across warehouse operations.

Skills and Experience Required Previous supervisory experience within a warehouse, logistics, distribution, or manufacturing environment. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Good attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and warehouse management systems.

Flexible and adaptable approach to work and working hours. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.. What We're Looking For We're seeking a proactive and hands-on supervisor who can lead by example, maintain high operational standards, and build a motivated, high-performing team.

You'll be passionate about people development, warehouse efficiency, and delivering excellent service in a fast-paced food production...

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