Warehouse Team Supervisor


Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Salary:	£32,000 to £34,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ivybridge, PL21 9EW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Warehouse Team Supervisor | Warehouse Supervisor | Warehouse Team Leader

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.

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