Warehouse Supervisor

About This Role

This Warehouse Supervisor role involves overseeing and supporting the warehouse team, working closely with the Warehouse Manager and other departments. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisor seeking a stable and growing food manufacturing business.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming orders
• Use Counterbalance and Reach forklift trucks
• Transfer and move supplies around the site and store stock appropriately using correct stock rotation procedures
• Maintain minimum and essential stock levels and accurately record stock movements
• Prepare despatch paperwork
• Reconcile all pallets loaded against customer orders before despatch
• Perform general warehouse administration duties
• Comply with all health and safety legislation and maintain a clean and organised working environment
• Report machinery or equipment defects and support maintenance activities when required
• Attend training and development courses as appropriate

Requirements

• Experience working within a warehouse environment
• Previous supervisory, team leader or management experience
• Experience using Counterbalance forklift trucks is essential
• Experience using Reach forklift trucks is essential
• Good standard of education
• Fully conversant with Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Capable of working independently and using own initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines

Nice to have:

• NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing or equivalent
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• 264 holiday hours per year (pro rata if part-time)
• Health Shield Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership

Important Details

• Schedule: Applicants must be flexible in their working hours and days to meet the needs of the business

About the Company

Haywood and Padgett are a leading food manufacturer based in Barnsley. They are an established company with a stable order book and a friendly, family-oriented culture, known for low staff turnover and a positive working environment. Their production facility is modern, well organised, and equipped with the latest technology, maintained to exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and organisation.