Cargo Warehouse Supervisor (Hurn)
Location: Hurn, Dorset
We’re looking for a motivated Cargo Warehouse Supervisor to join our expanding Cargo team and play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of cargo through our warehouse facilities.
In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee daily warehouse operations, manage cargo operatives, and ensure strict compliance with industry regulations and internal procedures. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage a safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse operation that meets daily business demands.
- Ensure operational performance targets and service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently achieved.
- Oversee compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including but not limited to:
- Inventory Control: Manage and oversee warehouse inventory systems.
- Customs Compliance: Supervise Customs procedures, documentation, and related systems.
- Cargo Movement Messaging : Ensure formal cargo data and movement messages are handled appropriately.
- Maintain effective communication with internal teams and third-party suppliers to support a seamless logistics chain.
- Conduct daily audits to verify warehouse cleanliness, safety, functionality, and readiness, ensuring professional standards are upheld.
- Manage staff rotas and ensure appropriate manning levels to meet operational needs.
- Support the Airport Operations Manager and Cargo Operations Manager in delivering effective onboarding, refresher, and compliance training for all cargo personnel.
- Lead daily briefings and ensure timely dissemination of key operational information.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in warehouse or cargo operations, ideally in aviation or logistics.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Good understanding of customs regulations and health & safety practices.
- Proficiency in warehouse management systems.