Warehouse Supervisor

About the Role

An established food distribution business supplying independent retailers across the UK and export markets is looking for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to support the Warehouse Manager in the day-to-day running of the operation.

This role acts as the number two in the warehouse, combining hands-on operational work with team leadership, process improvement, and ensuring high standards of health, safety and efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff to ensure efficient and accurate operations

• Pick and prepare customer orders using handheld devices for pallet or courier dispatch

• Manage goods-in processes, including booking stock into the ERP system with batch and BBE information

• Prepare and wrap pallets and parcels securely for transport

• Support daily warehouse operations including order allocation, stock prioritisation, order checking and dispatch

• Load and unload delivery vehicles using a forklift

• Review and optimise dispatch methods across pallet network, courier and local delivery routes

• Support continuous improvement projects and warehouse process development

• Train, mentor and support team members to improve productivity and performance

• Occasionally cover local deliveries using the company electric van when required

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment (supervisory experience desirable)

• Forklift licence required

• Willingness to drive a delivery van if needed

• Strong organisation and communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Benefits

• Living Wage Employer

• Company pension scheme

• Employee discounts on food products

• Environmental initiatives including carbon offsetting and tree planting

• Regular company events

• Free on-site parking

About You

You are a hands-on warehouse professional who leads by example. Organised, safety-conscious and proactive, you are comfortable supporting daily operations while motivating a team and improving processes. You remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly and are committed to maintaining high operational standards.