Mid-Shift Supervisor

About the Role

Are you an experienced warehouse professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence? We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Mid-Shift Supervisor to join our team in Bury and support the day-to-day running of our cold store operation.

As Mid-Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of warehouse operatives, ensuring workloads are managed effectively and that operational targets, customer requirements, and safety standards are achieved. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to maintain a smooth and efficient operation while fostering a positive and productive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities to ensure operational priorities are met.

• Lead, motivate, coach, and develop a team of warehouse operatives.

• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly operational checks and records are completed accurately and on time.

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping, HACCP compliance, and food safety.

• Plan staffing requirements, including holiday and absence cover, to ensure operational continuity.

• Monitor performance, identify operational issues, and implement corrective actions where required.

• Ensure warehouse space is utilised safely and efficiently while maintaining stock accuracy.

• Support communication between operational teams, management, and customers to maintain excellent service levels.

• Act as deputy for the Operations Manager when required.

What we offer

• Competitive, market-based salary

• 25 days annual leave

• Pension and insurance schemes

• Training and development opportunities

• Career progression within a growing organisation

• A supportive and professional working environmen

What We’re Looking For

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience within warehousing, logistics, or distribution.

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with a positive “can-do” attitude.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

• Ability to work in a cold store environment.

• Experience within temperature-controlled logistics or food warehousing would be advantageous, but is not essential.

About Thermotraffic

Thermotraffic delivers high-quality, temperature-controlled logistics solutions across the supply chain, with a strong focus on reliability, efficiency and customer partnership.

Get in touch
If you think this is the role for you, contact us today via the application button on this page. If you have any questions, please send an email to careers@thermotraffic.com.