Posted 6 days ago
Warehouse Supervisor
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Leads and develops warehouse colleagues to deliver customer orders accurately, safely and on time at a food distribution site. Drives KPI performance, food safety standards, rota planning and team capability.
About this role
Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Derby
Working Hours: 14:00 - 23:00 working any 5 from 7 days.
Salary up to £35,734 per annum (dependent on experience)
Fairfax Meadow has been putting great meat on the menu for over 50 years. We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to help lead our Derby operation, ensuring customer orders are delivered accurately, safely and on time. This is a hands-on leadership role with real scope to develop people and improve performance.
A satisfying role
As a Warehouse Supervisor, your leadership and organisational skills will be key to keeping our warehouse running smoothly. Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operation, lead and motivate the team, and help drive standards across the warehouse. You’ll also play an important role in developing your team’s skills and knowledge, creating a positive working environment and ensuring we deliver against our targets.
If you’re a confident leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting the best from people, this could be the challenge for you.
What you will be doing
- Lead, motivate and develop warehouse colleagues
- Drive KPI performance and high operational standards
- Promote a strong food safety and health and safety culture
- Plan resources, rotas and staffing to support the operation
- Build team capability through training and development
- Work with the Warehouse Manager to improve service, efficiency and performance
What we are looking for
- Previous supervisory experience in warehouse, logistics or distribution
- Food manufacturing, food distribution, chilled logistics or FMCG experience
- Confident people leadership and clear communication
- A proactive approach and the ability to perform under pressure
- Good IT skills, attention to detail and a focus on standards
- Flexibility to work the stated 5-out-of-7 rota, including weekends
Bags of benefits
The facilities and working environment at our Derby site include benefits such as pension scheme, generous holiday, health cash plan, discount scheme, wellbeing initiatives, Christmas hamper and ongoing training. You’ll also get fantastic discounts from our staff shop.
## Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Supporting You at Every Stage of Life
At Sysco GB, we recognise that everyone's circumstances are different – and that life doesn't stop when you're at work. That's why we offer a range of policies and support designed to care for colleagues through different life stages and personal circumstances.
Our support includes:
- Flexible working opportunities from day one
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay for eligible colleagues
- Up to 52 weeks of maternity and adoption leave
- Adoption and surrogacy support
- Shared parental leave
- Fertility treatment leave
- Carer's leave and support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
- Emergency time off for unexpected dependant care situations
- Parental leave to help balance work and family commitments
- Compassionate leave to enable you to be there with loved ones during the most difficult times
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme, giving you access to independent advice, support and medical services such as free virtual GP appointments and free virtual physiotherapy – including for your spouse and dependents
- Access to a wide range of discounts and other benefits to support your financial wellbeing
We're committed to helping colleagues thrive and grow, while managing the responsibilities that matter most outside of work.
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