Warehouse Supervisor
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LocationNuneaton, United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 4w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Strong leadership with ability to motivate and engage teams
Good knowledge of warehouse processes and 3PL operations
Competent in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment
Previous supervisory experience within warehousing, logistics, or 3PL (essential)
Proven experience delivering against KPIs and service levels
GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (minimum)
Leads by example – visible, engaged, and approachable
Customer-focused and service-driven
Resilient under pressure, able to prioritise and adapt
Fair and consistent approach when managing people and performance
Working knowledge of WMS (e.g., Manhattan, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder) desirable
Experience with continuous improvement / lean methodologies beneficial
FLT licence (Reach/Counterbalance) desirable based on site needs
Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Working Safely / Managing Safely) advantageous
Skills
WMS
Manhattan
SAP EWM
Blue Yonder
Microsoft Office
Excel
What You Can Expect:
Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00 (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.
•
Good knowledge of warehouse processes and 3PL operations.
•
Competent in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
•
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
•
Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment.
•
Previous supervisory experience within warehousing, logistics, or 3PL (essential).
•
Working knowledge of WMS (e.g., Manhattan, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder) desirable.
•
Proven experience delivering against KPIs and service levels.
•
Experience with continuous improvement / lean methodologies beneficial.
•
GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (minimum).
•
FLT licence (Reach/Counterbalance) desirable based on site needs.
•
Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Working Safely / Managing Safely) advantageous.
•
Leads by example – visible, engaged, and approachable.
•
Customer-focused and service-driven.
•
Resilient under pressure, able to prioritise and adapt.
•
Fair and consistent approach when managing people and performance.