Warehouse Supervisor
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Before you apply
LocationNuneaton, United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live8h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Previous supervisory experience within warehousing, logistics, or 3PL (essential)
GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (minimum)
Working knowledge of WMS (e.g., Manhattan, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder) desirable
FLT licence (Reach/Counterbalance) desirable
Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Working Safely / Managing Safely) advantageous
Skills
WMS
Microsoft Office
Excel
Manhattan
SAP EWM
Blue Yonder
What You Can Expect:
Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 14:00 (37.5 hours)
Key Responsibilities
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Allocate labour and resources to meet daily outbound/inbound workloads.
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Manage workflow across picking, packing, replenishment, loading, and goods-in activities.
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Ensure on-time dispatch and adherence to customer KPIs (OTIF).
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Lead, coach, and motivate warehouse colleagues to deliver high performance.
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Conduct daily briefings and ensure effective communication across shifts.
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Manage absence, timekeeping, performance, and conduct.
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Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
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Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, site rules, and safe systems of work.
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Promote a strong safety culture, leading by example and ensuring PPE compliance.
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Conduct incident investigations, near miss reporting, and corrective actions.
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Ensure WMS accuracy and rigor in scanning and stock movement processes.
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Support cycle counts, inventory investigations, and stock integrity improvements.
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Resolve discrepancies and escalate issues where required.
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Identify and implement improvement opportunities (Lean / waste reduction).
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Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Support the rollout of new processes, systems, or customer implementations.
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Drive productivity, cost efficiency, and quality improvement
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Productivity (units per hour / cost per unit)
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Accuracy (pick accuracy, stock accuracy)
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Service performance (OTIF / DIFOT)
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Engagement and H&S performance (near misses reported, absence levels)
What You Bring:
Key Skills & Competencies
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Strong leadership with ability to motivate and engage teams.
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Good knowledge of warehouse processes and 3PL operations.
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Competent in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment.
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Previous supervisory experience within warehousing, logistics, or 3PL (essential).
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Working knowledge of WMS (e.g., Manhattan, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder) desirable.
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Proven experience delivering against KPIs and service levels.
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Experience with continuous improvement / lean methodologies beneficial.
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GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (minimum).
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FLT licence (Reach/Counterbalance) desirable based on site needs.
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Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Working Safely / Managing Safely) advantageous.
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Leads by example – visible, engaged, and approachable.
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Customer-focused and service-driven.
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Resilient under pressure, able to prioritise and adapt.
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Fair and consistent approach when managing people and performance.