Logistics Supervisor

Macfarlane; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Location

Estover, Plymouth

Package

Basic salary up to £32,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme)

Hours

45 per week (Monday to Friday only)

Sector

Packaging distribution

Protecting What Matters, Together

We’re dedicated to protecting what matters most – our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.

About the Company

With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast‑paced, results‑driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career.

We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work‑life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability, and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.

Logistics Supervisor role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Logistics Supervisor to join our business. Working as an integral part of our regional logistics team based in Plymouth, you will enjoy being hands‑on in conducting daily tasks as part of the wider warehouse/logistics team but also relish the increased responsibility of leading by example and supervising warehouse staff and drivers (plus occasional agency staff). Reporting to the Logistics Manager at site, tasks will include supervising stock handling, prioritising customer satisfaction through timely deliveries, and maintaining quality standards. Additionally, the role involves driving performance to meet regional targets, providing leadership and support to achieve organisational objectives.

Logistics Supervisor Key Duties

• Lead and manage daily warehouse operations, providing clear direction and support to ensure efficient task completion.
• Work with the Logistics Manager to address team performance issues and implement strategies for improvement.
• Receive and inspect supplier deliveries, ensuring adherence to receiving procedures and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
• Supervise the accurate receipt, quality checks, and storage of goods, optimising space and maintaining system accuracy.
• Direct the picking, loading, and dispatching of goods, coordinating workflow and resource allocation to meet delivery deadlines.
• Manage paperwork processing, maintaining records and overseeing administrative tasks for operational efficiency.
• Optimise delivery scheduling using Paragon software for route planning and cost‑effective scheduling.
• Conduct regular stock counts and audits to maintain accurate inventory records and address discrepancies promptly.
• Provide high standards of customer service, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.
• Collaborate with Sales to coordinate customer delivery schedules and align operational activities with expectations.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork between departments and Regional Distribution Centres to enhance efficiency and achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards for health, safety, and quality management.

Essential (What you will bring)

• Minimum two years’ experience of working within a warehouse environment
• Minimum 6‑12 months team‑leading/supervisory experience within a warehouse environment
• Demonstrable track record of reliability in relation to goods in/out orientated role
• Proven team player with flexible approach and strong work ethic
• Good grasp of general health & safety legislation/best practice and manual handling
• Sound communication skills both verbal and written
• Satisfactory level of basic maths & English ideally evidence by GCSE grades A‑C
• Valid Forklift licence (One of either Counterbalance or Bendi is essential – training can be provided on the one that is missing)

Desirable

• Experience in prior role of close inter‑department working (i.e. with sales/purchasing)
• Formal qualifications or training courses completed in management and/or health & safety
• Prior experience of working with diverse and multiple product lines of stock
• Experience of working within a fast‑paced environment with the ability to prioritise tasks

What You Will Get

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
• Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking at most of our site locations
• Annual (company paid) volunteering day
• Range of company cars or cash allowance (including hybrid/electric) for qualifying job roles
• Employee assistance program to support & advise with well‑being & any issues
• Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
• Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
• Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
• Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
• Long service awards (5‑40 years)
• Charitable giving options
• Financial support with eye‑tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
• EE Mobile discount scheme
• Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)

Your future with us

Working here, you truly have the potential to shape your own future and set your own ambitions. We are a large group company where internal promotion and mobility is a key feature of our success. Through tailored career plans, we provide a wide range of structure training & development pathways, utilizing both in‑house expertise to share knowledge and the best‑in‑class external training partners. There is potential access to management & leadership development, and we work closely with recognised, accredited bodies including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM); so there really are no limits to where your journey within Macfarlane may take you.

How To Apply

We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. Please click ‘apply’ to submit your up‑to‑date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven’t heard from us within 2‑3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific considerations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

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