At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise daily warehouse operations and manage inventory in a manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Backer Heatrod, the UK's leading manufacturer of heating elements.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, competitive pay, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities for training and development.
- Why this job: Lead a dynamic team and ensure efficient material flow while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse supervision and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Full Time: 07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 07:30 to 12:50 Friday (38 hours per week)
About us: Based in Greater Manchester, Backer Heatrod are the UK’s leading manufacturer of heating elements and associated process heating equipment required for industrial heating applications.
About the role: We are looking to recruit a Warehouse Supervisor to be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse and stores within a manufacturing environment. This includes supervising staff, managing inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels, maintaining safety standards, and supporting efficient material flow to meet production and customer requirements. As part of a small team this is a hands-on role so there will be some heavy lifting/carrying involved.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervision & Team Management
- Lead, supervise, and motivate warehouse operatives and store personnel
- Allocate tasks and monitor performance to ensure productivity targets are met
- Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback
- Inventory & Stock Control
- Working with the Materials Manager manage inventory levels, stock accuracy, and cycle counts
- Ensure proper storage, labelling, and handling of materials
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
- Receiving & Dispatch
- Oversee goods-in and goods-out processes
- Ensure timely and accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials
- Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams
- Operational Efficiency
- Optimise warehouse layout and processes for efficiency
- Maintain accurate records using ERP/WMS systems
- Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy, picking rates, and inventory turnover
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Enforce health and safety policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with company standards and legal regulations
- Conduct safety checks, risk assessments, and incident reporting
- Equipment & Facilities
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts)
- Report and manage maintenance issues
About you:
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a warehouse or stores supervisory role (ideally within manufacturing)
- Strong knowledge of inventory management and warehouse processes
- Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems
- Good leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
Qualifications:
- Relevant qualifications in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse operations (desirable)
- Forklift licence (preferred, depending on requirements)
- Health & Safety certification (e.g., IOSH/NEBOSH – preferred)
Key Attributes:
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proactive and results-driven approach
What we can offer you:
- 25 days (plus bank holidays) holiday increasing with length of service
Warehouse Supervisor (Manufacturing/Stores) in Manchester employer: Heatrod Elements Ltd
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