Title: Rotating Shift Supervisor
Salary: £29,000 and £30,000, inclusive of the shift premium paid during late shifts
Term: Permanent
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Total Weekly Hours 37.5, weekly rotating shifts:
Early Shift: Monday to Friday: 06:15 – 14:15
Late Shift: Monday to Thursday: 14:00 – 22:30 & Friday: 14:00 – 20:00
Daily Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of warehouse staff to ensure efficient operations.
- Process picking lists released in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Assign and monitor workloads within the team to meet daily targets.
- Troubleshoot issues with warehouse automation systems (training provided).
- Identify and resolve general issues with the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and handheld scanners.
- Record output activities and quantities for management reporting.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the warehouse.
- Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider for the designated area.
- Record and report incidents to management, including health & safety, disciplinary, and grievance matters.
- Ensure team compliance with ISO 9001 standards and company health & safety policies.
- Manage in-house consumables, ensuring timely ordering and accurate receipting.
- Conduct annual performance reviews for warehouse operatives.
- Handle People HR administration, including absence documentation, holiday requests, and form submissions.
- Accurately report overtime and agency staff hours to the department manager.
- Review and organize shift patterns and staffing levels in line with business needs
Personal Traits
- Self-motivated and able to perform effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrates drive and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate team members.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
- Excellent written communication and numeracy skills.
- Quick to absorb and retain product-specific knowledge.
Experience and Qualifications
- Proven supervisory or team management experience.
- Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business software.
- Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Solid understanding of warehouse protocols and health & safety best practices.
- MHE (Material Handling Equipment) trained – preferred but not essential (in-house training available).