Woodland Group are recruiting a Warehouse Supervisor to join our team based at the iPort in Doncaster. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor must maintain strong working relationships with the operational teams along with the Warehouse office staff and fulfilment Operatives and assist with overseeing the day-to-day operation of the fulfilment warehouse. The Warehouse Supervisor will have first-hand involvement in the control and use of the warehouse facilities and staff ensuring the efficient and safe receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.

About us:

Would you like to work for a company where you can make a difference, Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Independently owned, we continuously challenge ourselves and our teams to innovate and adapt, provide expert solutions and create opportunities for clients, team members, partners and communities. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence and innovation, collaboration, agility through independence, opportunities to learn and develop, our diversity and relationship building, and our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment.

About the role:

Oversee Goods In, Pick/Pack of All Customer Orders;

Supervise the Warehouse Team;

Monitor activity within the trade to ensure that business is retained through effective communication and customer service;

Ensure that internal and external customer requirements are met by working with the Customer Service Team;

Provide advice and guidance to Fulfilment Operations Manager on warehouse utilisation;

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures complying with legal regulations;

Manage and develop team members to enable operational objectives to be met;

Direct and control the quality of work and resources of the warehouse ensuring that any recruitment needs are reported to Fulfilment Operations Manager;

Support the Fulfilment Operations Manager to ensure that harmonious working relationships are maintained;

Ensure that all staff are appropriately trained and motivated to carry out their responsibilities to the required standards;

Make recommendations for identified issues;

Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department; and

Back up support to the Fulfilment Operations Manager to cover holidays and training.

Work with the Management team to continually improve processes and business performance;

Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward; and

Work to achieve personal objectives set at appraisal and/or those set monthly or quarterly.

Understand and adhere to all Woodland policies and procedures relevant to the role.

Meet Customer Order Deadlines

Personal Specification

You have previous experience working within a busy warehouse, ideally hold FLT licences that are in-date and not in-house.

You have fantastic leadership skills

You are well organised, prioritising and working within key deadlines in a fast-paced environment;

You have the ability to work thoroughly, methodically with an excellent attention to detail;

You can work collaboratively with other members of the team as well as key stakeholders across the group;

You have the natural ability and enjoy building and maintaining strong working relationships;

You excel with a team environment as well as being able to work autonomously when required;

You are flexible, adaptable, and open minded and respond well to the ever-changing priorities and challenges while remaining calm and focussed on getting the job done;

You are proactive looking at ways to improve processes and have the initiative to put them forward and where possible into practice;

You actively seek ways to enhance your knowledge and improve your performance; and

You are self-motivated, have huge drive and ambition – you thrive off achieving great success and helping to build a great place to work!

If you have fantastic communication skills, and want to be a part of small team of industry experts, then please apply!

Why you'll love working for us:

We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes...

Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.

Recognition awards and Incentives.

Length of service incentives

Enhanced occupational maternity pay

Profit share scheme

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Mental health and stress hotline

Retail discounts and awards

Discounted health club membership

Real career opportunities

Team bonding opportunities and events

To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.

And much more…

We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER