Warehouse Supervisor

On Line People Limited are currently looking for a General Stores Supervisor to work for one of the UK’s leading manufacturing companies, at their site in Grantham, Lincolnshire. This is a permanent, full time position, working 40 hours per week. The salary will be £26,000 per year, whilst on a 6 month probationary period. The successful candidate will also receive other company benefits which include auto enrolment 1%-1% pension and 22 days holiday plus BH.

Position Type: Permanent, full time hours
Salary: £26,000per year, whilst on 6 months probationary period
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Start: ASAP

Our Client
The company’s customer base is comprised of some of the UK’s best known major national retail groups who set very demanding targets for quality, cost and delivery. This company has flourished despite challenging economic conditions by offering class leading delivery lead times, flexibility and highly reliable service levels to its customers.

Job Role Details

Responsible for the day-to-day Supervision of an efficient and effective General Stores department in the management and storage of materials required to meet daily Production requirements.
• Achieve required IRA levels through control of physical receipt and management of Goods in Deliveries and the storage and issue of materials within General Stores warehouse guidelines.
• Ensure all material movements are recorded accurately and in a timely manner on business system (SYSPRO) investigating and resolving any accounting issues maintaining Data Accuracy.
• Ensure all “At Risk” and weekly “Cycle Counts” are completed to agreed business levels and timelines whilst assuring all data is recorded correctly.
• Review day to day and weekly plan to ensure sufficient resources (people and equipment) are in place to deliver planned activity in line with line Manager.
• Maintain close liaison with other departments (Assembly/Planning/Track Feeders and Suppliers when required) to ensure routine task happen routinely.
• Review current administrative processes and improve where possible ensuring a comprehensive set of SOP’s for the General Stores function are current and relevant.
• To be actively involved with all staff training and development ensuring all are skilled to carry out tasks asked of them.
• Evaluating and reviewing KPI’s to drive improvement, developing best practice and demonstrate that you have improved the quality of the service provided along with a reduction in costs.
• Be instrumental in driving departmental improvements constantly aiming for the next level.
• Constantly challenge the status quo and introduce new working practices to the benefit of the department.

Candidate Requirements

• Supervisory experience preferable but not essential.
• Proven track record working in a Warehouse environment, experienced within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Good working knowledge of integrated ERP computer system along with excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Stock Management and Housekeeping skills a must.
• Leads by example, monitoring progress and generating ideas to motivate staff and secure positive results.
• An eye for detail with a strong work ethos and has the ability to multi task.
• Excellent communicator and an effective listener.
• Encourages and empowers others to take ownership of issues and delegating responsibility to appropriate levels.
• Confident, adaptable and self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent man manager with leadership skills and a team player.
• Tenacious and prepared to challenge the status quo in order to drive continuous improvement.