WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Description

About Role

Are you an experienced Warehouse Supervisor with a strong background in steel, tube or related industrial products? We are looking for a hands-on and organised Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, stock control, dispatch and a team of warehouse staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities and allocated staff.

• Oversee the receiving, picking, loading and dispatching of stock.

• Verify received stock against tally sheets and ensure correct storage.

• Check picking slips and invoices and ensure the correct quantities and product sizes are picked.

• Use measuring equipment such as verniers and tape measures to verify product dimensions.

• Ensure all stock leaving the warehouse has the required documentation.

• Ensure picking slips, invoices and PODs are correctly completed and submitted.

• Complete and maintain trip sheets and warehouse documentation.

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts.

• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or discrepancies.

• Ensure shelves and allocated stock areas are properly maintained and stocked.

• Inspect vehicles and loads before departure and ensure loads comply with maximum weight requirements.

• Ensure transfers and customer collections are processed efficiently.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.

• Supervise staff attendance, working hours, overtime and break times.

• Handle customer queries and assist with urgent loading requirements.

• Report incidents, absenteeism and stock shortages to the Warehouse Manager.

• Ensure compliance with OHSACT, safety and loss-control requirements.

• Perform general administration and any other duties assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years' warehouse experience.

• Previous supervisory/team leadership experience.

• Experience in the steel, tube, engineering, construction materials or related industry will be highly advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of stock control, receiving and dispatch procedures.

• Experience with stock takes and warehouse administration.

• Ability to work day and night shifts.

• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

• Good administrative and organisational abilities.

• Good product knowledge and attention to detail.

• Customer-service focused with a positive attitude.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse environment.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, reliable and organised leader who can manage a busy warehouse, ensure accurate stock movement and documentation, and maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and customer service.