Details:
- Salary: £15.06 - 16.16 - Hour
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
My client, a leading distribution company based in Reading are looking for a Warehouse Supervisor on a full time, temp to perm basis.
The Job Role
To work within the despatch team Supervising the warehouse to ensure all orders are complete and shipped to schedule. Currently there are approx. 10-15 warehouse operatives, a mixture of permanent and agency staff. This is a hands-on role and the supervisor will be required to do warehouse duties to meet deadlines when required.
Key Responsibilities of Warehouse Supervisor:
* Supervise current warehouse employees - including holidays, sickness, timekeeping and performance.
* Train new employees and provide continuous training to existing employees.
* Supervise and contribute towards general good housekeeping within the warehouse.
* Ensure all Health and Safety and security obligations are met.
* Support business improvement initiatives.
* Develop and establish best practice in warehouse procedures.
* Planning and monitoring workload into the warehouse and plan staff resource.
* Supervise and undertake quality inspections on parcels / pallets, to keep high delivery accuracy.
* Using various carrier portals to update booking details for daily orders.
* Use Forklift when needed for loading / unloading (Counterbalance) – training given for the right candidate.
* Creating POD’s for all parcels and pallet deliveries that leave the warehouse.
* Ability to communicate with other departments; sales, customer services and other warehouse departments on the phone and on email.
Key Skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure
* Well organised
* IT skills particularly Excel & Outlook
* Strong and disciplined attitude to work
* Ability to supervise a team
The ideal candidate will have relevant warehouse supervisory or Team Leading experience. We are looking for self-motivated, confident and organised individuals with excellent attention to detail.
The working hours are 9.30-18.00 Monday to Friday covering 40h per week.
Please send your CV for immediate consideration and interview.
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