Warehouse Supervisor

WestRock Company; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Swadlincote, responsible for managing operations and leading a team on a continental shift pattern. The role involves operating fork-lift trucks, ensuring safety standards, and motivating the team. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in the warehouse environment and previous team leadership experience. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in optimizing warehouse performance.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in warehouse and distribution environment.
• Previous experience of leading a team.
• Hold a fork-lift truck licence, or prepared to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Manage the warehouse operation and lead the team.
• Operate fork-lift trucks and handling equipment.
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained.
• Monitor team's performance and attendance.
• Conduct daily communications and handover meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Fork-lift operation

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities:

You will be required to work within a small team and operate on a continental shift pattern (which includes working both 12 hour a day, 6am-6pm and nights 6pm-6am). Reporting to the Assistant Operations Manager, you will undertake the following tasks:

• Taking responsibility for the shift and managing the warehouse operation whilst being an active hands-on member of the team
• Operating handling equipment, reach, counter balance and narrow aisle order picker fork lift trucks (license required)
• To manage and lead the warehouse team and organise and delegate work in an effective and efficient manner
• Point of contact out of hours for other manufacturing sites
• Motivate your team to achieve the highest levels of productivity.
• To monitor time and attendance of the team and report on anomalies
• Provide advice and guidance on issues to members of the warehouse team
• To identify skills gaps and train employees on best practice techniques.
• To lead by example and be proactive and encourage others in the pursuit of continuous improvement projects and performance excellence.
• To complete all necessary administrative tasks (hard and soft) for the warehouse operation
• The ability to ensure that housekeeping standards are being maintained and ensure a high standard of Health & Safety across the warehouse.
• To organise and take responsibility for operators on shift to ensure tasks are completed effectively on a daily basis
• Complete daily communications and handover meetings with other Supervisors
• Assist the management team in any projects or tasks as requested

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Previous experience of leading a team*
• 2 years experience in warehouse and distribution environment*
• Hold a fork-lift truck licence, or prepared to be trained.
• Methodical with the ability to prioritise workload
• Clear and concise communicator
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.