Job Description
This role of Warehouse Supervisor reports to the Chief Operating Officer and Warehouse Manger and full training will be given.
The main duties include :
- Report daily to the Warehouse Manger to ensure daily and weekly plans are in place and to ensure peak efficiency at all times.
- Ensure that the warehouse operates at peak efficiency — with customer satisfaction the primary goal — by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing area goals
- Train and manage the team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
- Supervise daily operations in assigned area while controlling and managing inventory and logistics
- Review and prepare workflows, staffing requirements, space allocations, equipment layouts, and action plans that meet company standards for productivity, quality, and customer service. Ensuring clear & decisive communication with fellow Supervisors to meet company priorities.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations
The ideal candidate will have the confidence and experience with people management in Warehousing.
They will be enthusiastic and self-motivated and keen to work in a friendly team whilst ensuring accuracy of our orders and excellent customer service is maintained.
Training will be completed at the candidate's pace and full support will always be available. Whilst practical experience will be welcome we are really interested in the attitude of the candidate and their ability to learn and contribute to our growing business.
We are based in Tetbury, Gloucestershire and have over 88,000 sq. ft of Warehousing space where we use state of the art barcode scanning system.
The key behaviours appropriate to this role are:
Customer Focus * the ability to understand the needs and priorities of customers and the desire to meet their expectations.*
Teamwork and co-operation * the ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate with others to achieve a common goal.*
Initiative and Proactivity * the ability to pre-empt problems and seize opportunities without waiting to be told.*
Concern for Accuracy * the desire to ensure accurate and quality work are delivered.*
We aim to attract bright, enthusiastic employees and in return offer them a great place to work!
For the right candidate, we are happy to consider apprenticeship or reduced hours for childcare.
Salary negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Austen Group Overview
Established in 2006, Austen Group has grown rapidly and currently supplies and distributes for some of the largest companies across the UK. We are a growing, innovative business and we're always on the lookout for talented people to join the team!
Austen Group Ltd have built a strong reputation in the manufacture, import and distribution of quality, value-based products, whilst delivering high customer service satisfaction at all times. We pride ourselves on on-time deliveries. We have built and developed a strong dedicated team in the UK. We specialise in distributing products from a network of trusted high quality factories around the world. We have designed, developed & acquired our own brands such as; Airwise Ventilation, Austen & Co., Creato de Lamboro, Bristol Tool Company and many more. We have through our expertise built long term partnerships distributing leading brands such as; Vileda, Marigold, Hills, Leifheit & Franke . Together with our partners, customers, suppliers and dedicated team, Austen Group will continue to develop, manufacture and supply leading products to many markets across the UK.
We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our customers!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Warehouse: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
