Warehouse Supervisor

Job Req Number:  99729
Time Type: Full Time

Warehouse Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE / SUMMARY
We are seeking an organized, reliable, detail and service-oriented warehouse supervisor to join our growing team. In this position, you will monitor warehouse inventory as well as manage warehouse staff to ensure that products are stored and shipped out in an accurate, efficient manner. Previous warehouse experience is required. The ideal candidate must be driven and want progression throughout DSV

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and oversee all warehouse logistics
• Supervise and direct warehouse staff; put worker safety as a top priority
• Track and account for all incoming and outgoing products
• Confirm proper and timely delivery of products
• Perform various inventory counts; order supplies and goods as needed
• Supervise all forklift operations
• Maintain warehouse and machinery, ensuring equipment is serviced when needed and a clean and tidy workspace is kept at all times
• Maintain shipping documentation, manifests, and receipts; enter relevant data in reports as needed
• Ensure that shipment materials match packing lists before dispatching orders
• Ensure proper transport, packaging, and placement of products
• Abide by and enforce facility rules and state laws and regulations
• Improve warehouse work processes through strategic planning in order to create a more efficient fulfilment system
• Review timeliness of scheduled deliveries.
• Track inventory levels
• Order new supplies in a timely manner
• Make suggestions for productivity improvements
• Determine and track most important warehouse KPIs
• Ensure that facility equipment is properly maintained.
• The Supervisor will also be expected to act up for management to cover leave and absence.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Motivate and lead warehouse staff to effectively carry out given tasks
• Assist in the hiring and training process of new warehouse staff
• Constantly work to improve processes
• Optimize employee workflow 
• Communicate and collaborate with other team members
• Train, guide and evaluate new warehouse workers.
• Take part in grievance and disciplinary hearings
• Monitor performance and absence and carry out return to works and conduct welfare meetings.

EXPERIENCE

• Supervisory and Team Leader skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise others 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Good IT skills, in particular spreadsheets and databases and a knowledge of warehouse systems 
• Analytical and numerical 
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality 
• Good planning skills and able to meet targets and deadlines 
• Excellent attention to detail skills 
• Analytical and numerical 
• Strong decision making skills 
• Excellent attention to detail skills

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• GCSEs Level A-C, NVQ Level 2, 
• An appropriate warehousing qualification would be advantageous 
• Certified in: Dangerous Goods Handling 
• A supervisory qualification would also be beneficial 
• Proven experience as a Warehouse Team Leader with experience of supervising and motivating a team 
• A good working knowledge of health and safety and security requirements 
• Knowledge and understanding of lean techniques may be advantageous 
• Fork-Lift Truck licence is required 

What can we offer you?

• Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.
• Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. Please click on link** at the bottom of the page for further details on how DSV is working towards these targets. 
• Be part of a company that has strong company values, to find out more about DSV, including our Values, click the link at the bottom of the page***.
• In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

• 25 days Annual Leave Entitlement, increasing with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
• LifeWorks App to gain to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
• Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.
• Eyecare Voucher Scheme

DSV Careers

If you want to know a bit about DSV Careers, please see below.

Links:

Link* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJLhUSBN_0 

Link** - https://www.dsv.com/en/sustainability-esg  

Link*** - https://www.dsv.com/en/about-dsv  

Link**** - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnMpG10Po3w  

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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