Warehouse Supervisor (FMCG)

Location: Belfast
Salary: £35,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Flexible Start Times

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join a leading FMCG operation in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on warehouse professional with supervisory experience who thrives in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Reporting into warehouse management, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day warehouse activities, leading a team of operatives, maintaining high standards of stock accuracy, and ensuring products are received, stored, and dispatched efficiently. You will play a key role in driving operational performance, promoting a positive team culture, and ensuring service levels are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse operations, ensuring productivity and performance targets are met.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of warehouse operatives within a busy FMCG environment.
• Monitor goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch activities to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through effective stock control processes and regular cycle counts.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies, damages, and operational issues.
• Support workforce planning, resource allocation, and shift management activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, and warehouse best practices.
• Maintain accurate warehouse and inventory records using SAP and warehouse management systems.
• Liaise with logistics, transport, and supply chain teams to ensure customer service levels are achieved.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs and prepare operational reports for management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
• Support training and onboarding of new warehouse team members.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Warehouse Supervisor, Team Leader, or Senior Warehouse Operative position.
• Experience working within an FMCG, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve operational targets.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, stock control, and inventory management.
• Experience investigating stock variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of SAP, ERP systems, or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Desirable

• Qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing warehouse KPIs and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of lean warehousing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Forklift certification or previous MHE experience.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £35,000
• Flexible start times
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful FMCG business
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive management team and positive working environment

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for an experienced Warehouse Team Leader or Supervisor looking to take the next step in their career with a reputable FMCG organisation. You'll have the opportunity to lead a successful warehouse team, influence operational performance, and contribute to the continued growth of the business.