Warehouse Supervisor - Night Shift

This role is in support of Cencora's third party logistics service in Europe operating through our Alloga business., The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the pick/pack area, ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. The postholder ensures compliance with GDP, MHRA, and company requirements while maintaining high service levels for Alloga UK, its clients, and governing bodies.,

• Ensure all direct reports adhere to company Health & Safety policies and standards.
• Take ownership of daily and weekly productivity targets, ensuring they are achieved.
• Deputise for the Assistant/Shift Manager during periods of absence.
• Ensure all dispatched orders are accompanied by accurate and complete documentation.
• Ensure cold-chain processes are followed at all times.
• Maintain all warehouse operations in line with MHRA and GDP standards, including housekeeping.
• Drive continuous improvement across all contract operations.
• Record operational errors, provide feedback, and take corrective action where required.
• Ensure all staff receive sufficient training to optimise accuracy and productivity, and ensure SOP training is logged.
• Ensure operatives only use equipment for which they are trained.
• Support and monitor operatives in ongoing skills development.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and annual appraisals for all direct reports.
• Manage daily and weekly Cognos Planners accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with operatives and internal departments.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews in line with company procedure.
• Apply disciplinary procedures in accordance with company guidelines.
• Plan resources to meet commercial and operational needs.
• Deliver regular team briefings.
• Monitor staff appearance, ensuring correct uniform and ID pass usage.
• Report all accidents and near-misses immediately to the Shift Manager and Health & Safety Manager.
• Complete departmental activities in line with company procedures and client requirements.
• Comply with all relevant SOPs and Training Manuals to meet GDP, GMP, and ISO requirements.
• Role-model behaviours aligned with the company's Guiding Principles.
• Carry out any reasonable task as requested by management., Supervisors
• Customer Services Clerks
• Managers
• HR & Payroll
• Clients
• Employment Agencies
Limits of Authority
• Applies disciplinary procedures in accordance with company policies.
  
  Sound knowledge of warehouse activities and systems
• PC literate
• Strong people management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong administration skills
Personal Attributes
• Flexible and able to work shifts
• Effective planning and prioritisation skills
• Able to delegate tasks and responsibilities confidently
• Confident, enthusiastic, with good interpersonal skills
• Uses initiative and judgement to make appropriate decisions
• Able to motivate staff through tact, politeness, and assertiveness
• Effective leader, influencer, and team builder
• Conscientious and committed to performance improvement
• Able to set clear objectives and use resources effectively, Educated to GCSE standard
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a warehouse or similar environment
• Sound knowledge of GDP
• Good understanding of company policies and procedures
• Completion of relevant SOP training within 3 months
  
  Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
  
  Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for learning and development
• A values-driven environment focused on creating healthier futures
• Access to comprehensive wellbeing and support programs