Production Supervisor

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and confident Assistant to the Head of Warehouse Operations / Production Supervisor to join our warehouse team.

This is a key position within our warehouse, combining responsibility for our production team with providing support to the Head of Warehouse Operations.

You will be responsible for leading the warehouse team, managing workloads and resources, and maintaining high standards to ensure the operation runs safely, efficiently and effectively. You will work closely with the Head of Warehouse Operations and other members of the management team to achieve operational targets and deliver continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the Production function and supporting warehouse operations.

• Planning workloads, staffing and resources to ensure deadlines and operational requirements are achieved.

• Leading, motivating and developing the warehouse team.

• Monitoring productivity, efficiency, quality, accuracy and overall performance.

• Ensuring company procedures are adhered to and maintaining warehouse standards.

• Working closely with the Head of Warehouse Operations and other departments to ensure shipment deadlines are met.

• Managing evolving priorities and ensuring resources, equipment and materials are available and used effectively.

• Supporting recruitment, induction, training and development of team members.

• Managing performance, attendance and conduct within the teams.

• Supporting stock control and helping to resolve discrepancies.

• Dealing with operational issues quickly and effectively.

• Monitoring KPIs and identifying areas for improvement across Production and the warehouse in general.

• Creating a positive, professional and accountable working environment.

• Providing cover for the Head of Warehouse Operations when required.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and confident managing people and operations within a warehouse environment. The successful candidate will be someone who doesn’t just manage the operation but wants to improve it.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a warehouse and production environment.

• Proven experience leading and developing teams and processes.

• Strong organisational and planning skills.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

• Excellent communication and people-management skills.

• A confident approach when making decisions and solving problems.

• The ability to monitor performance and drive improvements.

• A strong understanding of health and safety and operational procedures.

• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front.

• The confidence to challenge poor standards.

• The ability to work effectively with senior management and other departments.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a senior warehouse role at the start of a period of considerable growth for the business and its parent company, as the group works towards Vision 2030. Forecasted growth will create challenges and opportunities as each initiative reaches fruition.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference to the way the operation performs, develop your team and work closely with senior management to deliver improvements and achieve operational goals.