Hands-On Operations Supervisor – Production & Logistics

CHEP UK Ltd.; Pontefract; À distance; GBP 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Flexible benefits package

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance

Résumé du poste

CHEP Pontefract is hiring an Operations Supervisor to lead a team on the shop floor, oversee daily production and yard activities, and ensure safety, quality and performance targets are met across shifts.

You will manage about 15 colleagues, driving smooth operations, resolving issues, and coordinating with engineering and site support. A hands-on leader with strong communication is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing, production, logistics or warehouse environment.
• 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.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections or compliance checks.
• A hands-on leadership style with a visible presence on the shop floor.
• Flexibility to support multiple operational areas including production and yard operations.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Team leadership

People management

Health & Safety

KPIs

Problem solving

Coaching

Audits & inspections

Shop floor presence

Multi-area flexibility

Description du poste

CHEP Pontefract is hiring an Operations Supervisor to lead a team on the shop floor, oversee daily production and yard activities, and ensure safety, quality and performance targets are met across shifts.

You will manage about 15 colleagues, driving smooth operations, resolving issues, and coordinating with engineering and site support. A hands-on leader with strong communication is essential for this role.