At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate a warehouse team to achieve operational targets in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading distribution business with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on health and safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Step into a hands-on leadership role and make a real impact in warehouse operations.
- Qualifications: Previous supervisory experience in a warehouse setting and strong communication skills.
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + Benefits
Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Pattern: 5 days from 7 (including Sundays), on a rotating shift pattern of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.
VANRATH is delighted to be partnering with a leading distribution business to recruit a Warehouse Operations Supervisor for its warehouse operation. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for an ambitious individual ready to take the next step into a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will help lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team to consistently hit operational targets and standards. If you enjoy leading from the front and take pride in getting the best out of a team, this one is worth a conversation.
The Role
- Supporting the Operations Manager in running the day-to-day warehouse operation, and deputising in their absence to keep workflow on track.
- Taking ownership of a warehouse team and driving them to achieve daily output and productivity targets.
- Coaching, mentoring and supporting team members, while monitoring individual and team performance.
- Ensuring operational procedures and warehouse documentation are followed correctly and kept up to date.
- Carrying out routine safety inspections and escalating any hazards without delay.
- Championing a strong health and safety culture and upholding company standards at all times.
- Planning and coordinating daily activity across picking, packing, loading, goods-in and wider operational support.
- Communicating clearly across the operation and helping to build an engaged, motivated team.
- Keeping accurate records and ensuring operational standards are consistently met.
- Delivering against all warehouse KPIs.
- Bringing a continuous improvement mindset - spotting inefficiencies and helping to drive positive change.
The Ideal Person
- Previous experience at supervisory or team-lead level within a warehouse or operations setting.
- A proven ability to maximise team productivity and hit targets.
- Strong organisational and administration skills, with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-moving environment.
- A confident communicator with a genuine appetite to grow as a leader.
- Customer-focused, driven and comfortable working to tight deadlines.
- Computer literate, including Excel, Outlook and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
- Flexible in approach - able to adapt to changing schedules and hours where required.
- Process-driven, with a sharp eye for identifying performance trends and improvement opportunities.
Skills: FMCG, Distribution, Food Operations, Ops Manager, Warehousing
Benefits: Work From Home, Excellent Benefits
Warehouse Operations Supervisor TLNT1_NI in Belfast employer: VANRATH
Join a leading distribution business in Belfast as a Warehouse Operations Supervisor, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and teamwork. With competitive salaries and excellent benefits, this role offers the chance to lead a motivated team while championing health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Embrace opportunities for growth and continuous improvement as you contribute to achieving operational excellence.
