Warehouse Supervisor

Posted 04 February 2026
LocationSunderland
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140170
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

  • Employer Contribution Company Pension

  • Life Insurance

  • Holiday Club - Discounted Holiday Rates/Breaks

  • Employee Benefits Platform

  • Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access

  • Competitive Basic Salary

  • The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and state of the art manufacturing business

Mtrec’s new client opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join a well-established, fast-paced manufacturing business.

In this role, you will oversee all warehouse operations during your shift, ensuring the smooth flow of goods-in, dispatch, stock movement, and storage.

You will play a key part in maintaining high operational standards, meeting customer expectations, and supporting continuous improvement across the team.

This role will be working a 3-shift pattern, Early’s, Backs and Nights

Apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

  • Oversee all warehouse activities during your shift, ensuring the efficient flow of goods-in, dispatch, stock movement, and storage.

  • Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through accurate picking, receiving, and dispatching of goods.

  • Ensure all warehouse processes are followed safely and effectively, including Health & Safety, 5S, SOPs, and relevant compliance standards.

  • Conduct daily warehouse inspections and maintain excellent housekeeping standards.

  • Manage stock rotation, perform regular stock counts, and support overall inventory accuracy.

  • Allocate and manage forklifts and pallet trucks to maintain full operational capacity.

  • Coordinate with production, planning, technical, and transport teams to maintain workflow and resolve operational issues promptly.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and encourage team participation in finding safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working.

  • Lead, support, and motivate a team of warehouse and production operatives to work safely and efficiently.

  • Foster a high-performing team culture with clear expectations and positive reinforcement.

  • Promote inclusion, respect, and employee well-being across the team.

  • Manage team-related activities such as resource planning, holiday approvals, absence management, and performance reviews.

  • Escalate disciplinary and grievance matters in line with company policies.

  • Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.

About you:

  • Experience in a warehouse supervisory role is essential.

  • Strong understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, goods-in/out processes, and FLT management.

  • Confident people leader with the ability to coach, motivate and support others.

  • Positive, strong mindset with the ability to remain calm and solutions-focused under pressure.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.

  • FLT Counterbalance licence (essential).

  • Comfortable working in a busy, multicultural environment and promoting a respectful team culture.

  • Good IT literacy (Excel, warehouse systems) and the ability to maintain accurate records.