Overview
Warehouse Supervisor (non-management) – Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN36XJ
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Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.
About Us
We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.
The Role
The Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for stock organisation processes and pallet/top board control for both of our Finished Goods Warehouses. This role does not include direct people management, but it does require coordinating daily warehouse activities and working collaboratively with multiple departments and sites to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Support operations across both sites with production operative duties and planned maintenance coordination.
- Provide short-term cover for meal breaks, meetings, projects, sickness, and team leader holidays as needed.
- Supervise stock control tasks for both Finished Goods Warehouses.
- Coordinate part-pallet make-ups and plan/schedule resources for stocktakes.
- Carry out daily “spot the barcode” reports and routine checks to identify and resolve stock anomalies.
- Maintain accurate stocktake data and support consumables ordering.
- Coordinate disposal or recycling of pallets and tops.
- Support Finance with month-end stock-related activities.
- Liaise with planning team to forecast pallet and tops requirements
- Liaise with operations coordinator to ensure required stock levels for pallets and tops are maintained and monitor its usage.
- Liaise with Junction 4 and their inhouse resource as the main point of contact for pallet movements and repairs. Provide cover as required.
- Work cross-functionally with departments to identify and support the delivery of process improvements.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the business
Required Skills & Person Specification
- Availability to work occasional weekends for quarterly stocktakes.
- Flexibility with annual leave during month end and quarter end.
- Good understanding of warehouse and despatch processes.
- B1 forklift licence (desirable).
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Team-oriented, collaborative approach.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
