Warehouse Supervisor (Valid FLT Licenses Required)

Warehouse Team Leader / Supervisor

Location: Milton Keynes

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Team Leader / Supervisor to take ownership of a busy warehouse operation in Milton Keynes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys leading a small team while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day operation..

The successful candidate will lead by example, creating an organised, efficient and safe working environment while empowering the team to work independently. Reporting to the Operations Manager , you will ensure goods are received accurately and customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched efficiently, accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a small warehouse team in a hands-on operational environment.
• Oversee all aspects of goods-in, stock control, order fulfilment and dispatch .
• Support picking, packing and dispatch activities during busy periods, staff holidays and periods of absence.
• Maintain an efficient warehouse layout, stock locations and FIFO (First In, First Out) processes.
• Monitor warehouse performance and maintain consistently high standards of quality, accuracy and productivity.
• Train and develop team members, ensuring company procedures and Health & Safety standards are followed.
• Conduct and support relevant risk assessments and maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage warehouse equipment, consumables and general site upkeep.
• Coordinate with office-based teams to ensure excellent customer service and efficient courier and delivery operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency and overall operational performance.
• Take a proactive approach to resolving day-to-day operational issues.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader or Senior Warehouse Operative .
• Organised, practical and comfortable working in a physically active, hands-on environment.
• A confident people manager who leads by example and is willing to get involved operationally.
• Computer literate, with good experience of stock management systems and warehouse administration.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Experienced in operating forklift trucks, with Reach and Counterbalance experience preferred. Training can be provided where required.
• Proactive, dependable and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety and efficiency.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the warehouse operation.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. </p

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