Warehouse Operations Supervisor

We are looking for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Salary: £28,000 -£30,000 per annum

Location: Taunton, Somerset, must drive due to being on the outskirts with no public transport to get to site.

Shift: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

Permanent contract

JDR is recruiting for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to work in a warehouse on the outskirts of Taunton, Somerset.

As the Warehouse Operations Supervisor, the expectation is that this role is very much a number 2 to the warehouse manager, meaning that day to day operational tasks, outlined below, are the entry point with additional expectations such as, but not limited to, being:

• Help build and develop the team and processes to drive maximum productivity and efficiency
• Lead projects to build ongoing operational improvements
• Be a champion of Health and Food Safety daily
• Support and assist the warehouse manager becoming fully aware of how the operation works end to end process, so able to take the lead in their absence

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Supervision: Lead, Motivate and coordinate the activities of warehouse staff to ensure tasks are completed accurately and effectively.
• Picking Orders: Picking Customer Orders using a HHT device accurately onto a pallet ready for dispatch.
• Goods In: Receiving deliveries & recording on a shared document. Booking this stock onto our ERP logging important information such as BBE & Batch Codes.
• Packing Orders: prepare the orders for dispatch. This is either safely stacked on a pallet or wrapped well into boxes for courier deliveries.
• Wrapping Pallets: Securely wrap the pallets with shrink wrap, ensure the whole pallet is covered, tight & safe for transit.
• Daily Running of the Warehouse: In the absence of the Warehouse Manager, the Senior Operative will perform the following tasks: Allocating Orders, Prioritising Stock to be booked in, Checking of Orders, Dispatching Orders.
• Loading/Unloading of pallets from delivery vehicles: Using the forklift, you will unload deliveries throughout the day & assist in loading the lorry with outbound deliveries.
• Managing and reviewing delivery despatch method – as outlined above, distribution of our orders to customers is via 3 methods, ensuring that we ship on the most competitive option while providing the highest service will be a key metric for you.
• Delivery Driving: In the absence of our regular delivery driver, you may be required to make deliveries using our Electric Van.
• Reviewing Processes: Working with the warehouse manager to review & update processes & standards within the warehouse
• Train, Mentor & evaluate team members, assisting with the improvement of performance & productivity

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Previous experience in a Warehouse environment is essential with some experience of leadership skills desirable. We are willing to consider anyone who is aspiring towards leadership & we will review all candidates with the right attitude.
• Must be forklift qualified
• Willing to drive the delivery van
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Living Wage Employer: We are committed to paying their staff a fair wage.
• Environmental Initiatives: Employees’ carbon emissions are offset through a partnership with Ecology, and trees are planted for every pallet sent.
• Company Events: Regular events to foster team spirit and engagement.
• Pension Scheme: A company pension plan to help secure your future.
• Discounts: Employee discounts on their range of fine food products.
• Free Parking: On-site parking available to all employees

If interested apply today to start your new career!

JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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