Are you an experienced Shift Supervisor with a background in warehouse or distribution operations? Do you enjoy leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations? If so, we want to hear from you.
Impact Recruitment are currently recruiting for a DC Shift Supervisor to join a fast-paced distribution environment based in Thrapston. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations across inbound, outbound, returns, and quality functions, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and high standards at all times.
Location: Thrapston
Hours: Monday - Friday, 06:30 - 14:30
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
Duties:
* Lead and coordinate daily warehouse operations across goods in, despatch, returns, and QA
* Supervise teams, operational areas, and equipment to ensure smooth workflow
* Ensure safe opening and closing of the site when required
* Manage labour effectively in line with daily operational plans
* Monitor KPIs, including productivity, accuracy, and OTIF performance
* Maintain site security and control access for drivers, contractors, and visitors
* Identify and escalate operational issues, risks, or delays
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs
* Ensure accurate reporting and adherence to operational processes and systems
People Management:
* Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve performance targets
* Communicate priorities and expectations clearly across the team
* Support training, onboarding, and development of staff
* Promote a positive, team-focused and high-performance culture
Health & Safety:
* Ensure full compliance with all health & safety policies and procedures
* Carry out regular safety checks and risk assessments
* Enforce safe systems of work and correct use of PPE
* Support incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions
The Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience in a Shift Supervisor or Team Leader role within a warehouse/distribution environment
* Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach
* Good understanding of warehouse operations including goods in, despatch, and returns
* Strong knowledge of health & safety practices
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Ability to problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
* Flexible and reliable with a proactive attitude
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave, plus an additional day for each year of service (up to 5 extra days)
* Birthday off
* Stakeholder pension scheme
* Time off / lieu credit system
* Well-being programme and counselling services
* Generous friends and family discount scheme
* Free weekly staff lunches (every Thursday)
* Free snacks, fruit, and beverages on site
If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up-to-date CV.
Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.