Warehouse Supervisor - Tonbridge, United Kingdom - Earl Street Employment Consultants Ltd

Earl Street Employment Consultants Ltd

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Tonbridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client based in East Peckham, Kent is a well-respected designer and manufacturer of commercial and high-end residential wallcoverings. They are looking to recruit a Warehouse Supervisor. The company is well established in both the UK market and overseas.

Main Aim of the Job

To manage the day-to-day functions of the warehouse environment and administration of the warehouse team with a view to planning within that calendar year fully in order to ensure the success of the Warehouse department.

Principal Performance Objectives:

Plan Day to day operating of the warehouse teams.
Ensure productivity levels are maintained.
Carry out team briefing (minimum weekly).
Manage the daytoday HR needs of the warehouse teams.
Authorise and regulate all holiday and absences from place of work.
Record all overtimes and normal hours of work.
Stand in for Logistics Manager when he is not on site.
Play an active role in the running of the Health & Safety of the warehouse environment.
Underpin the company mission statement in all activities and approach to work activities.
Carry out daily checks are per the H&S regime.
Be prepared to re direct personnel where required in order for the department to achieve success of the KPI.
Oversee the full order cycle process and procedure improve and where and when required.
Play an active role in the training of the warehouse team.
Play an active role in the stock taking regiment.
Report all H&S issues.
Ensure all Appraisals are kept up to date for the warehouse team.
Be prepared to backstop any areas of shortfall in the warehouse when the need is required.
Plan at least 4 weeks in detail in advance day to day advance within your control.
Plan from the 4week point to the 3month point in outline.
Plan from the 3month point to the 12month point from a looking forward stance in order to be prepared for the change in business.
Allocated at least 50% of your day dealing with the unexpected.
Ensure the warehouse is clean & tidy at all times.
Ensure product care and husbandry is paramount in the daytoday operations of the warehouse team.
Report through the correct chains any feedback from the staff on process and procedure.
Attend any manager meetings required and play an active role in these meetings.
Carry out regular audits on the accuracy, effectiveness and practically of the department's documents.
Be proactive in the ERP system improvements in order to heighten the departmental effectiveness.

Most Important Tasks

To ensure all orders go out each day (ON TIME & IN FULL) OTIF.
Managing day to day operations
Managing the daytoday needs of the warehouse team.
Handling the continuity of the product knowledge.
Using knowledge of process and procedure to develop best practices.

Essential Baseline Work Experience

2 years running a warehouse team of at least 15 staff

Personal Qualities/Competencies

Must be an excellent communicator.
Must be an excellent team leader.
Must be an independent worker.
Must be diligent and pay attention to detail and accuracy.

Salary:
£28,000 per annum + 25 days holidays + pension.

The hours of work are 8am to 4.30pm or 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Due to our clients location your own transport is essential.

We are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£28,000.00 per year

Benefits: