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Role Purpose

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the daily coordination and supervision of warehouse activities within the distribution centre, ensuring safe, efficient and accurate handling of inventory and timely order fulfilment. This role plays a vital part in leading the warehouse team, maintaining high standards of performance and achieving operational targets in line with business goals.

Key Accountabilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise, motivate and develop a diverse team of warehouse operatives to achieve productivity and accuracy targets, promoting an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
• Operational Efficiency: Plan and manage daily workflows across receiving, picking, packing, dispatching and inventory control to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and safety.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce health, safety, and cleanliness standards; ensure all team members follow SOPs and safety protocols.
• Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs such as order accuracy, lines per man-day, pick rates and on-time dispatch; analyse performance data and take corrective actions as needed.
• Training & Development: Provide on-the-job training, ensure staff competency, support career progression within the team, and foster positive team dynamics.
• Inventory Accuracy: Monitor stock levels, investigate discrepancies, support periodic stock takes and cycle counts, and oversee the loading and unloading of shipments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with managers, transport teams, customer service, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth coordination across functions and timely delivery of goods.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Warehouse Supervisor or in a similar leadership role within warehouse operations, preferably in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a hands-on approach, including leading and motivating a diverse team.
• Sound understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, health & safety standards, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ability to interpret and act on performance data and KPIs.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a focus on inclusivity and respect.
• Flexible and adaptable – comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Forklift license (desirable but not essential).

Day-to-Day Activities

• Review warehouse schedules and assign tasks to team members at the start of each day.
• Conduct safety briefings and ensure adherence to all safety protocols.
• Monitor inventory levels and oversee receiving, storing, and dispatching goods with accuracy.
• Support team members through coaching and addressing any operational challenges.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and other departments for seamless supply chain operations.
• Use warehouse management software to track inventory and workflow.
• Evaluate daily performance metrics and prepare reports for upper management.
• Encourage open communication, foster a culture of respect and inclusion, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.

Benefits

• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• On-site Parking
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Store Discount

Please apply for this Experienced Warehouse Supervisor position accordingly. Please also note that preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately. Contact Conor +353 18717676

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