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Warehouse Shift Supervisor

Avonmouth, Bristol

£30,000 – £32,000 (flexible depending on experience)

Monday – Friday, 17:00 – 01:00 (Late Shift)

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Late Shift Manager to lead and support a team of warehouse personnel. This role ensures that all aspects of the late shift operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard. Key responsibilities include overseeing picking, loading, routing, and quality checks, while maintaining a safe working environment and delivering exceptional service standards.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience as a warehouse supervisor or warehouse shift manager.
• Proven experience in warehouse operations or a similar leadership role.
• Logistics Industry experience within building supplies, plumbing distribution or similar industry is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and team management.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to adapt to operational changes and manage priorities effectively.
• Flexibility within the role and able to cover a variety of areas within the Warehouse.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Shift Management:

• Deliver pre-shift briefings to assign roles and ensure the team is prepared for the shift.
• Monitor and manage shift timekeeping, ensuring the team is ready to start promptly at 17:00.

Operations:

• Oversee the accurate and timely loading/unloading of vehicles, ensuring compliance with weight regulations.
• Ensure customer orders are picked and processed efficiently and correctly.
• Maintain high standards of product and service quality, reporting any issues to management.
• Conduct bay checks and other operational tasks as per the Operations Manager’s plan.

Routing and Pre-Drops:

• Input routing details accurately and ensure pre-drops are achievable.
• Reassign loads or communicate delays as needed to ensure compliance with regulations.

End-of-Shift Reporting:

• Send comprehensive end-of-shift reports covering pre-drops, stock issues, errors, and other relevant updates.

Accuracy and Compliance:

• Perform accuracy checks on at least 80% of items, reporting any discrepancies.
• Uphold health and safety standards, maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Leadership and Development:

• Conduct monthly 1:1s with team members to provide performance feedback and identify training needs.
• Support team training, including eLearning programs, to ensure continuous development.
• Handle disciplinary investigations as required.

Security and Housekeeping:

• Ensure the site is secure and all alarms are set at the end of each shift.
• Conduct end-of-shift walk-throughs to maintain cleanliness and readiness for the next day.

If you have Warehouse Leadership experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.