We are looking for a proactive Warehouse Supervisor to support the smooth running of our Wellingborough operation, ensuring daily warehouse activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You will lead and motivate teams on shift, monitor performance, uphold operational procedures and drive continuous improvement across productivity, accuracy and service levels.
At Whistl, you’ll be part of a dynamic workplace where your skills and experience will make a real impact.
About the RoleThe purpose of this role is to supervise a team of warehouse operatives and coordinate all activities that take place in the warehouse to ensure consistent achievement of volume, quality, and efficiency targets. This ensures that Whistl continues to deliver the highest quality, most cost-effective offering for its customers across all products.
Benefits
Annual leave enhanced with long service.
Company Pension
Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.
Health cash plan.
Life assurance scheme.
Critical Illness cover
Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
Career development opportunities.
Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.
Requirements
This Warehouse Supervisor role will involve:
Resource and Process Management: Plan resource allocation according to volume and throughput, and manage the unloading and loading of deliveries to meet the Service Level Agreements. Communicate with internal and external customers to ensure they are kept up-to-date and informed on operational activities.
Team Management: Brief and debrief team members and colleagues daily, coordinate team activities, delegate and prioritise work, and manage staff attendance, conduct, and performance in line with company policies and procedures. Deputise for the shift manager during periods of absence.
Training: Train team members during induction to support the personal development and/or performance improvement of the team.
Compliance: Adhere to, maintain, develop, and regularly update all warehouse standard operating procedures in liaison with the depot management team. Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory requirements, including (but not limited to) Safety, Health, and Environment regulations, Carriage of Dangerous Goods regulations, Data Protection, and Information Security regulations.
Communication: Assist in developing a strong team culture by building effective relationships with colleagues from around the business and sharing information to maximise efficiency.
We welcome applications for this Warehouse Supervisor role from candidates with skills in the following areas: warehousing, planning, coordinating, training, process management, people management, MS Office, health & safety, FLT, performance management, compliance, as a Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, or Team Leader.
Additional Information:
Shifts available - Sunday to Thursday - 13.30 - 10 pm
