Hands-On Operations Supervisor - Manufacturing & Logistics

Brambles; South Ockendon; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus (Typically 5% of base)

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Flexible benefits package

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

Brambles, operator of CHEP South Ockendon, seeks an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a team on a hands-on, shop-floor basis across production and yard operations. You will drive safety, quality and efficiency, guiding a team of around 15 colleagues to meet daily targets and improve performance on rotating shifts.

You will mentor frontline staff, perform safety audits, and collaborate with engineering and site support to minimise downtime while maintaining high standards of workplace

Formación

• Experience leading teams in 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 ability to make decisions quickly.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections or compliance checks.
• Hands-on leadership style with a visible shop floor presence.
• Flexibility to support multiple operational areas including production and yard operations.

Responsabilidades

• 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 address 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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

People management

Health & Safety

KPIs & targets

Coaching

Problem solving

Audits & compliance

Shop floor presence

Flexibility

Descripción del empleo

Brambles, operator of CHEP South Ockendon, seeks an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a team on a hands-on, shop-floor basis across production and yard operations. You will drive safety, quality and efficiency, guiding a team of around 15 colleagues to meet daily targets and improve performance on rotating shifts.

You will mentor frontline staff, perform safety audits, and collaborate with engineering and site support to minimise downtime while maintaining high standards of workplace