Raw Materials Warehouse Supervisor at Jonsson Workwear

• The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for efficient stock management and supporting warehouse operations, ensuring that the warehouse team performs brilliantly and efficiently in order to supply our factories according to company requirements.

The main responsibilities of the role include: 

• Controlling, overseeing and directing the activities across the teams and ensuring that functional systems are in place daily. 
• Investigating and reporting on all service levels internally from picking through to dispatch.
• Managing, controlling and reporting all health and safety, maintenance and security defects.
• Managing and coordinating any overtime required.
• Ensuring that warehouse equipment is maintained according to the requirements of the company.
• Leading the team by setting an example, guiding and developing team members; anticipating challenges or opportunities and responding to them efficiently.
• Proactively dealing with operational issues, escalating to the Warehouse Leader, where appropriate.
• Work to tight deadlines in a demanding, high-volume warehouse.
• Able to work extended hours and available after hours when required.

The experience we’re looking for:

• Worked with Warehouse Management Systems, preferably also barcode scanning, picking and packing.
• 3-5 years’ supervisory warehousing experience preferably holding fabric and trims.
• Proven leadership experience, leading a team of 30 - 50 people.
• Computer literate using MS Office (including very good Excel), Syspro, WMS and Datascope systems.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable transport.

The type of personality that will excel:

• A natural leader who is highly organised with excellent planning skills
• Is analytical, systems driven and a skilled problem solver.
• Must be able to work independently and is target driven.
• Enjoys dealing with various stakeholders with a natural ability to communicate at all levels.
• Passionate about excellence and attention to detail.
• Works with a sense of urgency and motivating and encouraging their team to deliver.
• Able to make sound decisions while working under pressure.