Warehouse Supervisor

Phoenix UK Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor at their Birmingham Depot. The successful candidate will ensure key performance indicators are met and operations are conducted safely and efficiently. Candidates must have proven warehouse experience and strong leadership and communication skills. The role requires physical stamina, including lifting and standing for prolonged periods. This position offers a competitive salary along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

22 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Medicash health program

Financial wellbeing application

Access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Accredited Training Programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse operations is required.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations is essential.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Drive depot KPIs in quality and productivity.
• Oversee accurate order picking and stock rotation.
• Maintain compliance with Good Distribution Practice and Safety regulations.
• Support training of warehouse employees to meet operational demands.

Skills

Proven warehouse experience

An understanding of laws and regulations relating to Health & Safety

Leadership qualities

Excellent communication skills

Well organised

Education

IOSH

First Aid

Fire Marshall

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

Birmingham Depot - Edison Road, Hams Hall Distribution Park, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1DA

42.5 hours per week

Monday-Tuesday 18:00-03:00 Wednesday 18:00-02:00 Thursday 18:00-01:30 Friday 18:00-00:30 Fortnightly Sunday 07:00-12:00

£32,796.4 plus a regional supplement of £395.20 per annum and shift allowance

We’re looking for an experienced Supervisor to come join our Birmingham Depot. In this role you be important in ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met, ensuring we exceed our customers’ expectations. Monitoring and ensuring all operations are carried out with a high level of attention to detail, guaranteeing customer orders are fulfilled in a safe, secure, and timely manner.

Role responsibilities

• Drive depot KPIs in quality and productivity while ensuring discipline, cleanliness, and optimal staffing for maximum efficiency.
• Oversee accurate order picking, stock rotation (FEFO), and secure handling of products, including credit returns and controlled drugs.
• Maintain compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), and the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Support the induction and ongoing training of warehouse employees, ensuring they are multi-skilled and equipped to meet operational demands.

In this role you will be required to stand and walk for the majority of your shift, as well as needing to be able to lift (products up to 15kg), bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.

Key Skills and qualifications

• Proven warehouse experience
• An understanding of laws and regulations relating to Health & Safety
• Leadership qualities
• Excellent communication skills
• Well organised
• Desirable qualifications being: IOSH, First Aid, and Fire Marshall

Our benefits

• 22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Medicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions
• Irent Financial Wellbeing - a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances
• Access to High Street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.