Job Description

IWS Group is a fast-growing family of specialist industrial product owners and service companies, each of which are market-leaders in their niche. The Group\xe2\x80\x99s range of products and solutions cover workplace safety, impact protection, racking & shelving, recycling, 5S and visual communications, primarily serving the warehousing, logistics and material handling industry, with full turnkey services and a network of distributors across Europe and beyond.

The Rack Group have been established for over 40 years as the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading pallet racking repair and maintenance professionals. The Rack Group name is synonymous within the industrial storage equipment industry for its continued mission to improve all aspects of safety associated with racking inspections, racking maintenance and racking protection. Over the years we have worked with the biggest names in retail to create bespoke racking repair systems and methods of keeping costs to an absolute minimum. The Rack Groups expertise and dedication to enhancing all safety aspects associated with the use of storage equipment have resulted in a service that meets and, where possible, exceeds the recommendations laid out in European Standards and SEMA guidelines for pallet racking safety.

The Rack Group Ltd are looking for a candidate who is seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a past faced environment. The Warehouse Supervisor will report to the Sales & Operations Manager and be based at our Head Office in Barnsley, where they will lead and engage the warehouse team in efficient material preparation, goods in/out and and stock control systems. Core duties will include planning the workload of the warehouse and its team members ensuring deadlines and customer requirements are met, while working in accordance with all safety regulations, and proactively promoting safety and wellbeing. Day to day resposilities include:

• Coordinate team leaders to ensure that daily tasks are communicated and understood by all team members.
• Ensure that operatives are fully trained to complete work safely and efficiently in accordance with specific RAMS, and PPE requirements.
• Ensure smooth execution of procedures and computer systems, whilst actively monitoring and reviewing systems of work.
• Ensure that stock levels are maintained and coordinate with sales and project delivery team on upcoming projects.
• Oversee the manufacturing of rack barriers including production and stock levels.
• Ensure that all warehouse vehicles are maintained and comply with current regulations.
• Maintain a schedule of warehouse equipment checks/repairs, to include the FLT\xe2\x80\x99s, scissor lift and other required tooling.
• Report all defects immediately and decomission any equipment unfit for use.
• Ensure the warehouse environment is maintained to high standards for safety, storage efficiency and housekeeping.
• Carry out continuous improvement training with team members, along with monthly toolbox talks.
• Create and maintain auditable trails of documentation and measurable data using company databases.
• Attend scheduled meetings to review departments KPI\xe2\x80\x99s.

Recognised challenges to incoming candidates include:

• Developing an understanding of the company and the industry in which it operates, and the challenges that it faces from internal and external factors relating to projects.
• Fluctuating and short lead times for required materials.
• Develop knowledge of Business Central system and internal processes.

Performance measures include:

• Building and maintainng effective working relationships.
• Weekly/monthly reporting on KPI\xe2\x80\x99s.
• Meet or exceed expectations on delivery of warehouse projects.
• Maintenance of auditable documentation trails.
• Engagement with project delivery/sales team to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Demonstration of continuous improvement.
• Continuously drive efficiencies and improve effectiveness throughout the warehouse and its team members.
• Competency of internal systems, to include Business Central.

These duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to perform such other appropriate duties as may be reasonably requested. Canidates must be willing to undertake further training to fulfill the requirements of the role and recognise that it is the joint responsibility of both the employee and employer to review H&S at work requirements.

Essential knowledge, qualifications & experience:

• Supervisor or Team Leader Experience
• Background in the warehouse industry
• Knowledge of H&S regulations relevant to the industrial storage equipment industry.
• FLT- Counterbalance certifications (current or expired)
• Current valid driving license
• Must be able to demonstrate th Right to Work in the UK

Desirable knowledge, qualifications & experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of products, systems of work and construction basics within the industry.
• SSSTS
• IPAF
• Health & Safety Qualification- Level 2

Required aptitude and attitude:

• Lead through developing effective working relationships, adapting communication skills as required.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Able to prioritise, develop work schedule, and influence others to achieve results.
• Collaborate effectively with others to ensure business improvements and efficiency.
• Capable of working to challenging deadlines and managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Initiative-taking, hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Able to work independently and in a team when required.
• A results orientated problem solver.
• Diligence, tenacious, persistent, and balanced.
• Able to articulate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Now part of the rapidly growing IWS Group of companies, investment is being made in people, systems and expanding the service offering for an ambitious period of growth. This is an exciting time to be joining the team. In return for your commitment to a 40 hour working week (usually Monday to Friday), we offer a competitive salary (based on skill & experience) plus the opporunity to earn bonus in addition to the following benefits:

• 23 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 service)
• Health Care Cash Plan (after completion of probation)
• Company sick pay support scheme (after completion of probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme (including 1:1 counselling)
• Group Life Assurance \xe2\x80\x93 2x annual salary (after 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 service)
• PERKS retailer discount scheme

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