Warehouse Team Supervisor

Acorn · Ivybridge, Devon

Warehouse Team Supervisor at Acorn, based in Ivybridge, Devon. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Ivybridge, Devon
Contract
Permanent
Posted
7 hours ago
Closes
20 Oct 2026
Sector
Warehouse Logistics

Reference a1WNz000004yIEHMA2_1789980521

About the role

Warehouse Team Supervisor | Warehouse Supervisor | Warehouse Team Leader

Plymouth | £32,000-£34,000 + Benefits | 06:00-15:30 | Days | Weekends on rota | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Team Supervisor to join a successful distribution operation in the Plymouth area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Team Leader or experienced warehouse professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role. You will support the day-to-day warehouse operation, helping to ensure high standards of productivity, safety, service and team performance.

What We Offer
  • £32,000-£34,000 salary.

  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

  • Opportunity to purchase additional holiday.

  • Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

  • Life assurance cover.

  • Health and wellbeing support services.

  • Employee assistance programme.

  • Healthcare benefits.

  • Retail, leisure and lifestyle discount schemes.

  • Range of optional employee benefits and protection schemes.

Key Duties
  • Supervise and support a warehouse team to achieve daily operational targets.

  • Allocate resources and workloads to maximise productivity and service levels.

  • Monitor warehouse performance, KPIs and operational targets.

  • Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and performance.

  • Promote a strong culture of health, safety, compliance and best practice.

  • Support recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing colleague development.

  • Lead team briefings and ensure operational updates are communicated effectively.

  • Investigate operational issues and assist with implementing corrective actions.

  • Work closely with warehouse, transport and operational teams to maintain excellent service standards.

Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Team Leader or similar role within a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or distribution environment.

  • Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.

  • Experience working with operational targets, KPIs and performance measures.

  • Good understanding of warehouse operations and health and safety requirements.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

  • Well organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands.

  • Positive and proactive approach to problem solving.

  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.

Desirable
  • Experience using warehouse management systems and operational reporting tools.

  • Knowledge of warehouse audits, compliance procedures and continuous improvement processes.

  • Experience supporting recruitment, training and performance management activities.

  • Understanding of distribution, logistics or supply chain operations.

Working Hours
  • 06:00-15:30.

  • Weekends on a rota.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse Team Supervisor or Logistics Supervisor looking for your next opportunity in Plymouth, apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Reference: a1WNz000004yIEHMA2_1789980521 · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 20 Oct 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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