Warehouse Supervisor

About Us

Haywood and Padgett are a leading food manufacturer based in Barnsley. We are an established company with a stable order book and a friendly, family-oriented culture. Our employees are respected, valued and supported throughout their careers.

We believe in developing our people regardless of the level at which they join the business. Many of our employees have been with us for years, contributing to our low staff turnover and positive working environment.

Our production facility is modern, well organised and equipped with the latest technology. As you would expect from a food manufacturing site, the environment is maintained to exceptionally high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

The Role

The Warehouse Supervisor will work closely with the Warehouse Manager, supervising and supporting colleagues within the warehouse team whilst working alongside other key departments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisor looking to join a stable and growing food manufacturing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing incoming orders
• Using Counterbalance and Reach forklift trucks
• Transferring and moving supplies around the site and storing stock appropriately using correct stock rotation procedures
• Maintaining minimum and essential stock levels and accurately recording stock movements
• Preparing despatch paperwork
• Reconciling all pallets loaded against customer orders before despatch
• General warehouse administration duties
• Complying with all health and safety legislation and maintaining a clean and organised working environment
• Reporting machinery or equipment defects and supporting maintenance activities when required
• Attending training and development courses as appropriate

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working within a warehouse environment
• Previous supervisory, team leader or management experience
• Experience using Counterbalance forklift trucks is essential
• Experience using Reach forklift trucks is essential
• Good standard of education
• NVQ Level 2 in Warehousing or equivalent welcomed

Skills

• Forklift truck operation
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate preferred
• Fully conversant with Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Capable of working independently and using own initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• 264 holiday hours per year (pro rata if part-time)
• Health Shield Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership

Applicants must be flexible in their working hours and days to meet the needs of the business.

Work Location: In person