Distribution Operations Lead — Safety, Lean & Growth

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Training & development

25 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, part of Element Solutions Inc, is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor for the Ashby site. You will lead the distribution team to deliver safe, efficient and compliant performance, coaching staff and driving continuous improvement.

The role focuses on safeguarding health and safety, adherence to SOPs, audits, and data-driven performance management, while developing people and ensuring high-quality service.

Qualifications

• GCSEs Maths & English or equivalent, or proven experience.
• Excellent knowledge of operational functions in a Distribution/Production environment with MHE equipment and trucks.
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong people management, coaching and leadership skills.
• Good understanding of H&S, environmental and quality policies in manufacturing.
• Experience in chemical or process manufacturing is desirable.
• Team leadership qualification and Lean Six Sigma desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure operations align with company standards, SOPs, work instructions and process controls.
• Maintain audit readiness and support internal, customer and regulatory audits.
• Investigate incidents and use corrective actions to drive improvements.
• Supervise, motivate and develop operational teams to deliver performance and accountability.
• Plan and coordinate daily activities to meet safety, quality, service and productivity targets.
• Monitor performance, analyze KPIs and drive improvements as needed.
• Manage staffing, attendance, holidays and shift coverage to meet requirements.
• Conduct briefings, coaching and performance reviews to build capability and compliance.

Skills

People management

Coaching

Team leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Lean Six Sigma (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, part of Element Solutions Inc, is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor for the Ashby site. You will lead the distribution team to deliver safe, efficient and compliant performance, coaching staff and driving continuous improvement.

The role focuses on safeguarding health and safety, adherence to SOPs, audits, and data-driven performance management, while developing people and ensuring high-quality service.