Logistics Supervisor

Safran Aerosystems Services; Braintree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-tech aviation is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to oversee daily operations and support a team in Braintree, England. The ideal candidate will have extensive logistics experience and strong people management skills. The position requires excellent communication and a proactive mindset. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on flight safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to lead by example.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Aerospace industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the logistics team in daily operations.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Logistics experience

People management skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Solution-focused mindset

Job description

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Introduction
Are you a logistics professional looking for your next challenge? This is a unique opportunity to join an industry giant specialising in the high-tech aviation, defence, and space markets. Whether you're an experienced Supervisor or a skilled Technician ready to step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.

Ranked among Forbes magazine's Top 30 best employers in the world and part of the global Safran Group, Safran Aerosystems is a world leader in evacuation slides and oxygen systems.

Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support the logistics team in daily operations including goods receipt, bonded stores, inventory control, and dispatch.
- Actively participate in operational tasks to ensure team success and meet deadlines.
- Monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive working environment.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures.
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

About You
Experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations.
Strong people management skills with the ability to lead by example.
Comfortable working in a hands-on role while managing team responsibilities.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A proactive and solution-focused mindset.
Aerospace industry experience is desirable

Who We Are:
Safran Group is an international high-technology group which operates in the aviation, defense and space markets. Our core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. The Safran Aerosystems division contributes to this by designing high-tech solutions that optimise aircraft performance and flight safety and is a world leader in emergency evacuation systems and crew oxygen systems.
Here at Safran Aerosystems Services UK, flight safety is our area of expertise. We ensure that flights are safe by providing essential maintenance and repair activities for life saving evacuation equipment, oxygen systems and in- cabin equipment for customers across the aviation industry. You'll join a team of hard-working individuals who put safety at the forefront of everything they do.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.