Night Shift Warehouse Section Supervisor

Descriptions & Requirements

• Ensure daily operational targets are met across your designated sections. Plan and control weekly labor requirements, adjusting resources dynamically to match fluctuating workloads.
• Drive performance by setting and monitoring KPIs, ensuring operatives follow health and safety procedures while maximizing efficiency and taking corrective actions when needed.
• Encourage a high-performance culture through clear communication, regular shift briefings, and structured feedback while mentoring and supporting the growth of future section supervisors.
• Enforce company and legal safety regulations, conduct regular checks, foster a safety-first culture, and promptly address any operational risks or incidents.
• Track key operational metrics, analyse performance trends, and deliver reports with actionable insights to continuously improve overall efficiency.
• Work closely with other Section Supervisors to align targets and track progress while identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks swiftly.
• Identify process enhancements, adopt best practices, and drive consistent application across all warehouse operations.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in warehouse or distribution operations, alongside hands-on proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Experience supervising teams of 50+ colleagues is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite (Google Sheets, Docs, Slides) and competence in written and spoken English (GCSE Grade C or equivalent preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of motivating teams, running effective briefings, and driving a positive workplace culture.
• Strategic problem-solving skills with the ability to adjust resources on the fly to meet changing demands without compromising on quality or safety.
• Certifications (Preferred): First Aid and Fire Safety certifications are beneficial.
• 23 Days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced contributory Pension and Life Assurance
• Save-as-you-earn scheme
• Colleague discount
• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme