Position: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Derby

Salary: £26,000-£28,000

The Company: Chemical Manufacturer

The Role:

* To manage the logistics activities for all incoming materials, off-loading and storing safely on-site.

* To manage despatch of finished products, ensuring that goods are despatched on time in full (OTIF) once produced, and delivery packing and documentation meet relevant shipping regulations

* To keep abreast of relevant transportation regulations and implement any changes required

* To ensure raw materials are provided to the factory floor in a timely manner to minimise operational downtime

* To plan and organise the work schedule for own area of responsibility, using ERP and other manual and electronic systems to manage workflow and records effectively

* To manage storage and stock counts efficiently and effectively, minimising wastage and write-off

* To manage external storage requirements, ensuring goods are rotated and utilised

* Ensure received raw materials are booked in on the ERP system quickly and accurately

* To ensure machinery and equipment in own area is regularly maintained and fit for purpose

* To liaise with all departments across the company about logistics issues

* To use own knowledge, experience and observations to make recommendations to the management team.

* To support and uphold the values of continuous improvement methods and activities

* Confidently deal with any problems that could cause delays, collaborating proactively with other departments to negotiate and resolve any problems

* To have a good understanding of health & safety and environmental requirements, ensuring these are upheld in own team and bringing issues to the attention of the Logistics Manager.

Requirements:

* Good general education to at least GCSE level including English and Maths

* Experience in a warehouse role to supervisory level

* Good understanding of stock management issues and best practice

* Knowledge of health & safety and environmental issues relevant to role

* Able to use a variety of lifting equipment including forklift trucks

* Understanding of operational issues and business decision-making

* Experience of leading a team

* IT skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

* Experience using an ERP or computerised stock management system

* Thrives on challenge and able to work under pressure to achieve results

* Organised self-starter with good problem-solving skills

* Good verbal communication skills

* Good documentation and report writing skills

* Adaptable and flexible, a team player with a 'can do' attitude

* Physically fit, able to lift 25 kg

* Current UK Driving licence