Warehouse Supervisor

Job Title:

Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Location:

Taunton
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

An established food distribution business supplying independent retailers across the UK and export markets is looking for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to support the Warehouse Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the operation. The role acts as the number two in the warehouse, combining hands‑on operational work with team leadership, process improvement, and ensuring high standards of health, safety and efficiency across the site.

• Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff to ensure efficient and accurate operations
• Pick and prepare customer orders using handheld devices for pallet or courier dispatch
• Manage goods‑in processes, including booking stock into the ERP system with batch and BBE information
• Prepare and wrap pallets and parcels securely for transport
• Support daily warehouse operations including order allocation, stock prioritisation, order checking and dispatch
• Load and unload delivery vehicles using a forklift
• Review and optimise dispatch methods across pallet network, courier and local delivery routes
• Support continuous improvement projects and warehouse process development
• Train, mentor and support team members to improve productivity and performance
• Occasionally cover local deliveries using the company electric van when required

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment (supervisory experience desirable)
• Forklift licence required
• Willingness to drive a delivery van if needed
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and problem‑solving mindset

• Living Wage
• Employer Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts on food products
• Environmental initiatives including carbon offsetting and tree planting
• Regular company events
• Free on‑site parking

You are a hands‑on warehouse professional who leads by example. Organised, safety‑conscious and proactive, you are comfortable supporting daily operations while motivating a team and improving processes.

You remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly and are committed to maintaining high operational standards.