Warehouse Supervisor Food Production

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Job description

Warehouse Supervisor Up to 36,000 per year Harlow Full-time Permanent

Join a leading multinational producer and distributor of rice and grains, originating from India, as a Warehouse Shift Supervisor. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the smooth operations of our warehouse in Harlow, ensuring safety, efficiency, and team productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Warehouse Operations: Oversee all day-to-day warehouse activities, ensuring optimal workflow and productivity.
• Shift Scheduling: Set shift schedules and daily assignments for the warehouse team to meet operational needs.
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Utilize WMS to manage and track warehouse activities efficiently.
• Team Training: Organize and lead warehouse training sessions in collaboration with the Warehouse Manager, Health & Safety, and Quality Manager.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, maintaining a safe work environment.
• Equipment Monitoring: Regularly monitor the condition of warehouse equipment, racking, and facilities, reporting any damages and coordinating with vendors and the Warehouse Manager for repairs or maintenance.
• Incident Reporting: Report near-misses, accidents, and damages to equipment or infrastructure to the Warehouse Manager and HSQE Manager, following company procedures.
• Health & Safety Regulations: Analyze and implement health, safety, and environmental regulations in conjunction with the Warehouse Manager and HSQE Manager.
• Promote Positive Work Environment: Foster a proactive and healthy working environment, motivating and supporting the warehouse team.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform administrative duties related to warehouse operations as assigned by the Warehouse Manager.
• Process Improvement: Advise on and implement improvements to warehouse procedures and processes.
• Supervise Packaging and Shipping: Oversee packaging, receiving, and shipping activities, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of goods.
• Operational Support: Assist with receiving, shipping, picking, loading, and unloading tasks as needed to support the team.
• Inventory Tracking: Monitor inbound and outbound shipments, track internal stock movements, and perform cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Stock Adjustments: Adjust stock levels in SAP (following training), ensuring accurate data management.
• Supplies Management: Order necessary warehouse supplies and equipment in collaboration with the Warehouse Manager.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the warehouse front office, production team, quality department, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Issue Escalation: Escalate issues to the appropriate managers and recommend potential solutions for any operational challenges.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure the warehouse team follows company policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Hygiene and Cleanliness: Maintain and enforce high standards of hygiene, waste management, and cleanliness in the warehouse and surrounding areas.
• Backup Responsibilities: Serve as backup for other supervisors during shift transfers, holidays, sick leave, or other absences.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in warehouse operations and team supervision.
• Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and SAP (or willingness to learn).
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations, including OSHA.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Experience with stock control and inventory management is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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