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Job Title - Warehouse Supervisor
Location - Witham
Salary - 14.43ph + Bonus Incentive
Hours - Tuesday - Saturday (Sunday and Mondays off) 6:30am - 3:30pm
Adecco are delighted to be supporting our client with the hire of a Warehouse Supervisor for their Freight business based in Witham.
As the Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading and instructing a team of warehouse operators in preparing orders, by processing requests and supply orders as directed by the warehouse office team. This will involve packing boxes / pallets, pulling materials and safely storing / loading them onto various vehicle combinations, ensuring the safe use of mechanical equipment and safe operation is considered at all times. You will maintain inventory controls by accurate stock allocation and reporting any discrepancies both in a written and verbal format to the Warehouse Team. Numeracy and literacy skills are essential for this role. Management skills are essential for this role to ensure the smooth running of the shift. The successful applicant will contribute at all times ensuring a team effort is achieved by applying a "can do" attitude to the working environment.
Please Note- This position could be physically demanding as will be assisting in the manual lifting of various materials and boxed products.
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- To ensure safety and security at all times of staff, building and premises during shift
- To lead and encourage others to meet and exceed the requirements of our clients and our business
- To ensure all paperwork pertaining to the shift is completed promptly and accurately by all staff members
- To carry out a detailed hand over of the shift to the appropriate Manager / Supervisor
- To Supervise and load / unload trailer and container vehicle(s) whilst always maintaining safety and security of the load.
- To Supervise and carry out all necessary checks to ensure vehicle / equipment is safe and legal and to follow appropriate procedures as set out by company policies
- Supervise, Report, and Investigate any damage to mechanical resources immediately to the Warehouse Manager
- Supervise and complete all paperwork promptly and accurately as directed by the Warehouse Manager and legislation.
- To supervise and operate all vehicle systems such as fork trucks, working platforms, Dock levellers safely and in line with company procedures.
- Promote all Health & Safety requirements in our depot as directed by the senior management team
- Ensure the warehouse and yard areas are kept clean and tidy - and that the areas are continually maintained in line with Health and Safety practices
- Training of all new and existing staff in warehouse best practices with reference to use of scanning guns
- Daily briefing to team on workload/tasks
The Successful candidates will have:
- Excellent Man Management Skills
- Previous supervisory experience
- Demonstrable load planning ability
- Fork Truck operating experience and qualifications
- Knowledge of load restraint procedures such as, strapping loads and load security
- Essential literacy and numeracy skills.
- A commitment to delivering the best possible customer service.
- Works well with colleagues and is prepared to cover for absence and work overtime as required.
- To be able to deal with queries and respond accurately
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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