Warehouse Supervisor

A multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

Our Fowler Welch Depot in Broxburn are now looking for a Warehouse Supervisor on a full time basis. 

To assist in the day-to-day running of the warehouse in line with Company and customer standards. 

To lead a team ensuring good productivity, picking and loading accuracy and the overall performance of the warehouse is achieved to meet customer and company service levels.

Shift: 4ON 4OFF Nights 

Salary: £35,000 per annum 

The role-holder will be required to be responsible for and undertake the following tasks:

• To supervise the warehouse colleagues to ensure that warehouse disciplines are rigidly maintained
• To be responsible for the achievement of daily KPI's in order that:
  • Daily targets are met
  • Despatch requirements are met
  • Delivery targets are met
  • Picking accuracy
• Ensuring all operatives are trained in the warehouse discipline of picking and loading and to arrange retraining where necessary
• Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping are achieved and taking appropriate action where it is not found
• Ensure that the Company Health & Safety Rules are enforced in the warehouse and any issues are reported in line with company procedures
• Instrumental in conducting risk assessments and safe systems of work from scratch where appropriate
• Ensuring Company HACCP processes are reviewed and implemented as required
• Identifying procedures and or systems used which could be improved to help minimise warehouse errors and maximise productivity
• To liaise accordingly with operations and all other departments and sites to develop strong working relationships
• To manage day to day team issues including holidays authorisation and arranging cover, timekeeping and absence monitoring, completion of daily time sheets
• To Manage performance/conduct issues of colleagues within the team, ensuring that they are resolved effectively and consistently in line with company policy and procedures with support from HR and escalating to Warehouse Manager where necessary.

This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.

• FLT Licence
• Driving licence
• A good standard of education including Maths at GCSE level or equivalent relevant qualifications
• Good working knowledge of MS Office – Word and Excel
• NVQ or equivalent in Supervisory Management
• IOSH
• Operational experience within a FMCG warehouse environment
• Operational experience within a temperature-controlled warehouse environment
• Customer service experience

As part of its Drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health cash plans
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam