Warehouse Supervisor

CVS Group plc is an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider, which delivers to clients through four business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

The Group generates revenue of more than £500m from 500 practices across 3 countries, with more than 8,000 employees across vets, nurses, other clinical employees and within our support office. In a growing pet market, we are well positioned for both organic and acquisitive growth, and significant investment projects are in progress to enhance our infrastructure and central support for the Group.

The leadership team of CVS carry the attributes of the animal caring focus throughout the Group. Employees are supported to learn and grow, internal promotions are encouraged and the dynamic environment provides opportunities to really make a difference.

Summary of role:

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for delivering day to day operational excellence within the warehouse team, and is also responsible for ensuring the costs, internal metrics, safety and customer delivery measures as agreed with the Operations Manager are met in accordance with the company's requirements and standards.

• Supervise the daily running of the warehouse and associated systems including Goods In, Picking, Packing, Despatch and ensure efficient operational processes are adhered to.
• Improve warehouse efficiency and productivity and provide solutions to be agreed with Operations Manager.
• Accountable for ensuring company operating metrics within the warehouse are delivered
• Assist Operations Manager to implement continuous improvement processes
• Accurate receipt and storage of all goods in compliance with GDP requirements.
• Support the JDA system, processes, controls and reporting.
• Support the Operations Manager, to ensure full compliance with GDP regulations and documented procedures in regard to wholesale activities of pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures and by complying with legal regulations
• Ensure company policy and processes are implemented and adhered to

Key Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years + operational supervisory experience, in a multi-functional responsibility role.
• Experience of working in a target driven role within a high-volume warehouse, logistics, supply chain environment, with a proven ability to optimise team performance and development with excellent decision-making skills and an attention to detail.
• Experience of managing SLA's.
• Resource management and driving continuous improvement
• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
• Excellent communication, analytical, numerical and organisational skills
• High standard of written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Warehouse, logistics, despatch, goods in operations.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision
• Team player who can also work on their own initiative.
• Minimum of 3 years' + experience using a Warehouse Management System/JDA.
• Knowledge and understanding of lean techniques

Desirable:

• A warehouse or distribution qualification would be advantageous
• Forklift Truck licence may be required
• Able to represent and act autonomously on behalf of the department and make sound business decisions.
• IOSH Qualified.

Alongside a salary of up to £40,000 DOE, we are offering benefits including; 6.6 weeks holiday, buy/sell holiday scheme, pension matched up to 6%, 1 day extra holiday per year up to 5 years, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, generous staff discount on pet care and products.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.