Hands-On Operations Lead – Production & Logistics

CHEP; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Flexible benefits package

25 days holiday plus the option to buy

and sell additional leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance and Employee Assistance

Job summary

CHEP South Ockendon is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day production and yard operations, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency across shifts. You will manage a team of about 15 colleagues on a rotating 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm schedule, maintaining KPI performance and collaborating with engineering and site support to minimise downtime.

This hands-on leadership role offers opportunities for growth within a global supply chain platform.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within manufacturing, production, logistics or warehouse environments.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• Experience working to operational KPIs and production targets.
• Ability to coach, motivate and support frontline teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day production and yard operations to ensure a safe, compliant and efficient working environment.
• Lead, motivate and support a team of operational colleagues.
• Monitor progress against production plans and take action to address any issues affecting performance.
• Carry out regular safety audits, shift checks and operational inspections.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained and promote a zero-harm culture.
• Support quality standards by ensuring correct operating procedures are followed at all times.
• Work closely with engineering, operations and site support teams to resolve issues and minimise downtime.
• Support absence management, return-to-work discussions and other first-line people management activities.
• Ensure colleagues have the tools, equipment and resources needed to perform their roles effectively.
• Maintain accurate operational records and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Adaptability

Computer Literacy

Data Literacy

Empathy

Experimentation

Mathematic Literacy

Taking Ownership

Job description

CHEP South Ockendon is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day production and yard operations, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency across shifts. You will manage a team of about 15 colleagues on a rotating 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm schedule, maintaining KPI performance and collaborating with engineering and site support to minimise downtime.

This hands-on leadership role offers opportunities for growth within a global supply chain platform.