Warehouse Supervisor

Morgan McKinley is proud to be partnering with a key client in the logistics and distribution sector to recruit an experienced Warehouse Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to join a dynamic and fast-paced operation, supporting the smooth and efficient running of a busy distribution centre.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing daily warehouse activities, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring operational targets are consistently achieved in line with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership - Supervise, motivate, and develop warehouse operatives, driving performance and maintaining a strong team culture.

• Operational Excellence - Manage daily workflows across receiving, picking, packing, dispatch, and inventory control.

• Health & Safety - Ensure full compliance with safety standards, SOPs, and site regulations while promoting a safe working environment.

• Performance Management - Monitor key KPIs including order accuracy, pick rates, and on-time dispatch, taking proactive action where needed.

• Training & Development - Support on-the-job training, ensuring competency and enabling staff progression within the team.

• Inventory Control - Maintain stock accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and assist with stock takes and cycle counts.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with management, transport, and customer service teams to ensure seamless operations.

• Continuous Improvement - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer service.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years' supervisory experience in warehousing or logistics, ideally within a high-volume distribution environment.

• Strong leadership and people management skills with a hands-on approach.

• Proven knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control, and health & safety standards.

• Ability to analyse and act on operational data and KPIs.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Competent in WMS and Microsoft Office applications.

• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Forklift license is desirable but not essential.