Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Inter Fresh Produce Ltd, Unit 7, Site 24, Brunthill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA3 0EH
Salary: From £14.00 per hour depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an organised, reliable and proactive Warehouse Supervisor to join our team and play a key role in the smooth running of our busy warehouse operation.
Inter Fresh is a quality supplier of fresh, dairy and ambient products to the food service sector throughout Cumbria and south Scotland. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products in a friendly, professional and efficient manner.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, takes pride in getting things right and has the leadership skills to motivate, support and organise a team.
As Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the warehouse, ensuring that orders are picked accurately, products are handled and stored correctly, vehicles are loaded efficiently, and deliveries leave on time. You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of stock control, product quality, cleanliness, health & safety and overall operational efficiency.
The role will involve working closely with our warehouse and night-shift teams, drivers, sales team, management and suppliers to ensure the smooth flow of orders from the warehouse through to our customers. You will need to be confident communicating with colleagues, identifying and resolving issues, and making decisions to keep the operation running efficiently, particularly during busy periods.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on, organised and able to lead by example, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. You should be comfortable managing a busy workload, prioritising tasks and ensuring that important deadlines are consistently met.
As we supply a wide range of fresh, dairy and ambient products, quality, accuracy, correct storage and timing are particularly important. The successful candidate will take pride in ensuring that customers receive the correct products, in excellent condition and on time, while maintaining appropriate standards across all areas of the warehouse.
The role will typically start at 4:00am, so the successful candidate must be comfortable with early morning starts and working as part of a team to ensure the warehouse and delivery operation is ready for the day ahead.
This is a key role within our operation and would suit someone who enjoys taking responsibility, working as part of a team and helping to maintain high standards across the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
- Organise the daily warehouse workflow, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently and on schedule.
- Plan delivery routes and prepare driver paperwork, ensuring vehicles are accurately loaded and dispatched on time.
- Monitor picking performance and maintain high standards of product quality and stock accuracy.
- Manage stock control, including wastage, damages, shortages and waste records.
- Ensure the warehouse is clean, organised and maintained to a high standard.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and processes.
Team Leadership
- Lead by example, maintaining a positive and professional working environment.
- Support staff training, development and performance management.
- Ensure team members follow company procedures and health & safety requirements.
- Assist with staff rotas and provide operational cover when required.
- Conduct return-to-work meetings and support the team with day-to-day issues.
Administration & Communication
- Have basic computer skills and be comfortable using company systems when required.
- Be aware of daily orders, deliveries and warehouse requirements.
- Maintain clear communication with drivers, sales and the wider warehouse team.
- Check and respond to basic messages and information when required.
- Keep up to date with day-to-day changes and ensure relevant information is communicated to the team.
Suppliers & Stock
- Liaise directly with suppliers regarding stock shortages and quality concerns.
- Check supplier paperwork and clearly identify errors, shortages and quality issues.
- Process weekly orders with key suppliers.
- Build positive relationships with suppliers to help maintain continuity of supply.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in a warehouse, logistics or similar environment.
- Confident leading and supporting a team.
- Organised, reliable and able to take responsibility.
- A clear communicator with good attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and solving problems.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness and health & safety.
Previous supervisory experience would be an advantage, but we are also interested in hearing from experienced warehouse team members who are ready to take the next step in their career.
What We Offer
- A key leadership role within an established and growing team.
- Genuine responsibility and influence over the day-to-day running of the warehouse.
- The opportunity to develop your management, leadership and operational skills.
- Support and training to help you succeed in the position.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounted fresh, dairy and ambient produce.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- A varied, hands-on role within a busy and fast-paced food service business.
Interested?
If you are an experienced warehouse operative or supervisor who is ready to take the next step and make a real contribution to the smooth running of our operation, we would love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV to [email protected] or apply via indeed.
Inter Fresh Produce Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
