SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience within a Warehouse Supervisory role within an FMCG environment.
• Counterbalance and High Reach Forklift Truck licenses with substantial current and previous experience are essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of IT stock control systems and the importance of accurate record keeping.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to communicate with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Good team working skills.
• The ability to delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• The ability to supervise and motivate a team.
• Previous ERP system experience.
• Ensuring availability for the team at the weekends and Bank Holidays, whether on shift or not.
• The ability to supervise, delegate and motivate the team.

JOB PURPOSE:

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Warehouse and have responsibility for a small team of Warehouse Operatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervising and organising the Warehouse team across all shifts (Team Leader and Operatives).
• Ensuring the Goods In team is always resourced by managing available staff versus workload at site and moving them between sites if required.
• Overseeing the receiving and dispatching of goods, whilst ensuring the products are stored and moved correctly and safely.
• Maintain full warehouse utilisation by planning racking space and floor space, seeking advice from the Supply Chain Manager.
• To always adhere to good health and safety practices. Including but not limited to, ensuring no staff members or drivers are entering or exiting through the loading bay.
• To ensure all incoming Raw materials are booked into the ERP system with correct Batch and Use by dates.
• Track the Production Schedule as per the Plan and being proactive in preparing for any changes.
• Ensure Picks are done in time and checked, to ensure no line stoppages.
• To manage stock returns after each job, across both Day and Night shift, and ensure the system is updated accurately and in real time, as to not delay the closing of RPOs.
• Participate in the verifying of Consumption v Bom’s, and to report any High wastage and Stock Anomalies to Supply Chain Manager. And ensure the issues are resolved in a timely manner, to not delay the closure of the RPO, as this is linked to company financials.
• Carrying out weekly and monthly stocktakes of Raw materials and Packaging.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties, responsibilities or requests that may be issued by management from time to time.