Back Shift Operations Supervisor - Pallet Network Transport

WR Logistics; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks an Operations Supervisor to oversee and improve transport operations within a pallet network in Birmingham. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership and efficient management of daily logistics, assuring compliance and performance within a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a shift manager or in a similar palletized network role.
• Extensive knowledge of pallet network operations and legal compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficiency in transport activities.
• Provide support for back shift execution and compliance.
• Manage staff within a fast-paced office environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Financial awareness

IT experience

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

Vigo transport management systems

Job description

Operations Supervisor - Pallet Network, Logistics & Transport

Location: Minworth, Birmingham.

Working hours are 13:00 - 22:00 (Monday to Friday)

Salary: 35,000 - 38,000

The back shift supervisor will oversee the daily operations and provide support in the day transport operations and execution of the back shift, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and smooth execution of transport activities within a pallet network.

From You?

• Proven experience as a shift manager or in a similar palletised network, planning and transport industry role.
• Strong IT experience, particularly with Vigo transport management systems.
• Extensive knowledge of pallet network operations.
• Deep understanding of tachograph laws, Working Time Directive (WTD), and driver legal hours.
• Extensive knowledge of legal compliance legislation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced office environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a transport setting.
• Financial awareness and ability to manage budgets and cost control.

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.