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Rhenus Logistics

Warehouse Supervisor

Nuneaton On-site 2-5 yrs exp
LeadershipWarehouse Management SystemsLogistics3PL OperationsMicrosoft Office

Requirements

Candidates must have previous supervisory experience in warehousing, logistics, or 3PL environments and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A minimum of GCSEs or NVQ Level 2 is required, with proficiency in WMS and Microsoft Office preferred.

Job Description

What You Can Expect:

Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 22:00 (37.5 hours)


Key Responsibilities

  • Allocate labour and resources to meet daily outbound/inbound workloads. 
  • Manage workflow across picking, packing, replenishment, loading, and goods-in activities. 
  • Ensure on-time dispatch and adherence to customer KPIs (OTIF). 
  • Lead, coach, and motivate warehouse colleagues to deliver high performance. 
  • Conduct daily briefings and ensure effective communication across shifts. 
  • Manage absence, timekeeping, performance, and conduct. 
  • Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members. 
  • Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, site rules, and safe systems of work. 
  • Promote a strong safety culture, leading by example and ensuring PPE compliance. 
  • Conduct incident investigations, near miss reporting, and corrective actions. 
  • Ensure WMS accuracy and rigor in scanning and stock movement processes. 
  • Support cycle counts, inventory investigations, and stock integrity improvements. 
  • Resolve discrepancies and escalate issues where required. 
  • Identify and implement improvement opportunities (Lean / waste reduction). 
  • Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 
  • Support the rollout of new processes, systems, or customer implementations. 
  • Drive productivity, cost efficiency, and quality improvement 
  • Productivity (units per hour / cost per unit) 
  • Accuracy (pick accuracy, stock accuracy) 
  • Service performance (OTIF / DIFOT) 
  • Engagement and H&S performance (near misses reported, absence levels)

What You Bring:

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership with ability to motivate and engage teams. 

  • Good knowledge of warehouse processes and 3PL operations. 

  • Competent in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). 

  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment. 

  • Previous supervisory experience within warehousing, logistics, or 3PL (essential). 

  • Working knowledge of WMS (e.g., Manhattan, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder) desirable. 

  • Proven experience delivering against KPIs and service levels. 

  • Experience with continuous improvement / lean methodologies beneficial. 

  • GCSEs/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (minimum). 

  • FLT licence (Reach/Counterbalance) desirable based on site needs. 

  • Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Working Safely / Managing Safely) advantageous. 

  • Leads by example – visible, engaged, and approachable. 

  • Customer-focused and service-driven. 

  • Resilient under pressure, able to prioritise and adapt. 

  • Fair and consistent approach when managing people and performance. 

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

LeadershipWarehouse Management SystemsLogistics3PL OperationsMicrosoft OfficeExcelCommunicationProblem-solvingDecision-makingContinuous ImprovementLean MethodologiesHealth & SafetyInventory ManagementKPI ManagementTeam MotivationStaff Supervision