Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Saffron Walden Type: Permanent Hours: 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday Salary: up to 35,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 36087 Polytec are looking for a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to join our Saffron Walden based client. You will be responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations while leading a small team. The position combines operational delivery with team coordination, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and high service levels across stock handling and dispatch. Responsibilities: - Supervise and support daily warehouse activities, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule - Allocate and prioritise workload across goods receipt, picking, packing and dispatch - Act as a hands-on team leader, setting standards through example - Maintain an organised, safe and efficient working environment - Manage incoming deliveries including unloading, checking and system booking - Verify documentation and escalate discrepancies - Ensure correct labelling and storage of stock - Accurately pick materials for production and customer orders - Pack and dispatch orders in line with required service levels - Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions - Support full stock takes and identify improvements to reduce errors - Assist with incoming goods inspection where required - Accurately record all stock movements within warehouse systems/ERP - Contribute to process improvements and reporting accuracy Requirements: - Experience in a warehouse supervisory role or a senior operative ready to step up - Strong understanding of warehouse processes (goods-in, picking, packing, dispatch, inventory control) - Experience maintaining stock accuracy and resolving discrepancies - Ability to lead and coordinate a small team effectively - High attention to detail and accuracy - Willingness to work in a hands-on operational role - Basic IT skills including ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Office - Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally - Process-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement Desirable: - Exposure to quality inspection processes or working with quality teams - Experience using manual handling equipment (Electric pallet stackers etc.) - Familiarity with performance metrics such as accuracy and delivery performance - Full UK driving licence Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!