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Warehouse Supervisor (WSS)

Overview

Reference
WSS

Salary
£35,000 - £39,000/annum + company benefits

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- North Lincolnshire -- Scunthorpe

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
30 March 2025


Warehouse Supervisor

📍 Location: Scunthorpe
💰 Salary: £38,853.36
🕒 Shifts: Rotating (06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00, 22:00 - 06:00)
Benefits: Pension, Secure On-Site Parking

Are you an experienced Warehouse Supervisor with a strong background in stock control, materials handling, and team leadership? We are looking for a highly motivated individual to manage warehouse operations on a shift basis, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and productivity targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day warehouse function, ensuring smooth operations across shifts.

  • Ensure health & safety procedures are strictly followed, conducting risk assessments and safety audits.

  • Manage and maintain staffing levels, shift rotas, and contingency plans.

  • Lead and develop the team through training, performance reviews, and mentoring.

  • Maintain discipline, oversee attendance, and handle first-stage investigations when necessary.

  • Monitor and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to stock control, material flow, and warehouse efficiency.

  • Ensure adherence to 5S and lean manufacturing principles to maintain a structured and efficient working environment.

  • Oversee stock accuracy and compliance with warehouse management systems.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

  • ILM Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor qualification or equivalent (or willingness to work towards).

  • Previous experience managing a warehouse team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Strong understanding of stock control, FIFO, and goods-in processes.

  • FLT Licence (Counterbalance/Reach).

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

  • ILM Level 5 qualification or equivalent.

  • Experience working with WMS / RFGen systems.

  • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies (5S, Kaizen, Kamishibai, Lean).

  • Experience conducting 8D problem-solving exercises.

Why Join Us?

✨ Competitive salary and benefits package.
✨ A key role within a growing and fast-paced environment.
✨ Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
✨ Supportive team culture with a focus on improvement and efficiency.

If you are a proactive and results-driven warehouse professional looking for your next challenge, apply now!

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


Contact information

Graham Smith