Branch Supervisor

Monday to Friday, Full-time, Permanent, £40k, Flexible Hours, Paid Overtime, Training & Development, Stable Long-Term Opportunity

Due to internal promotion an experienced Branch Supervisor is required to lead the day-to-day operations of a large, fast-paced branch and yard within a long-established, forward-thinking business. Supporting a growing customer base, you will oversee stock movements, team performance and operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of Health & Safety, organisation and customer service. Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will lead, motivate and develop the branch team, ensuring smooth daily operations and excellent service delivery.

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, easily commutable from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Stafford, Stone, Uttoxeter, Congleton, Leek, Macclesfield, Nantwich, Sandbach, Middlewich, Kidsgrove, Alsager, Cheadle, Market Drayton, Whitchurch, Derby and surrounding areas.

What's in it for you as a Branch Supervisor

£40,000 salary
Flexible working hours (7:00am-4:00pm or 8:00am-5:00pm)
Paid overtime available
Permanent, stable opportunity
Career development and progression opportunities
Ongoing training and development
Supportive and well-established business
Opportunity to join a growing company with an excellent industry reputationMain responsibilities of the Branch Supervisor

Managing the day-to-day operations
Leading, motivating and developing a team
Working closely with the Commercial Manager to plan daily workloads and allocate resources
Overseeing goods receipt, storage, stock control and customer order dispatch
Coordinating deliveries from multiple suppliers and ensuring accurate stock management
Managing the picking, loading and dispatch of customer orders to meet delivery schedules
Maintaining high standards of branch organisation, housekeeping and operational efficiency
Conducting stock counts, monitoring stock rotation and minimising product damage
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
Supporting seasonal operational planning and managing peak trading periods
Providing training, coaching and ongoing support to team members
Operating a forklift when required
Managing first-line disciplinary and performance management activitiesRequirements for the Branch Supervisor

Previous experience as a Branch Supervisor, Branch Manager, Yard Supervisor, Yard Manager, Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager, Depot Manager or similar leadership role
Strong leadership and people management skills
Experience managing busy branch, yard, warehouse or distribution operations
Proven stock control and inventory management experience
Good understanding of Health & Safety within an operational environment
Valid forklift licence
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment
Good IT and stock management systems experience (Kerridge experience advantageous)
Proactive, hands-on management style with excellent communication skillsTo apply for this Branch Supervisor role, we welcome applications from individuals with experience in branch operations, builders merchants, trade counters, yard management, warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, stock control, depot management or trade supply environments.

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Thank you

Fiona McSheffrey
E3 Recruitment