Logistics Supervisor

Biffa; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa in Redcar Polymers is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead the Logistics Operators on shifts, ensuring safe, efficient operations and coverage.

You will operate a Forklift, supervise loading/unloading, maintain housekeeping and assist with safety training and documentation.

Qualifications

• Basic Health & Safety knowledge within an industrial or warehouse environment.
• Previous Team Leader or Supervisor experience, with strong people management skills.
• Forklift Truck licence and experience (training can be provided if required).
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise colleagues, provide clear verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible, self-motivated, patient and adaptable, with a strong focus on maintaining safety, standards and team morale.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and the safety of your team, maintaining high housekeeping standards and following PPE requirements at all times.
• Operate the weighbridge and complete all relevant shipping documentation.
• Supervise Logistics Operators, ensuring safe and timely loading and unloading, correct material storage, and sampling when required.
• Perform checks on product storage silos and complete associated documentation.
• Conduct daily FLT safety inspections, report defects, arrange repairs promptly and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain general housekeeping across material storage areas, the yard and car park.
• Participate in near-miss and hazard reporting, attend Tool Box Talks and complete all required operational and safety training.
• Ensure company break and smoking policies are followed, including the prohibition of mobile phones and listening devices in plant areas.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to support the smooth and safe operation of the site.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Tools

Forklift Truck

Weighbridge

Job description

Help us make a difference as a Logistics Supervisor at our Plastics Recycling Facility in Redcar Polymers.

This is an internal opportunity for Biffa employees looking to take the next step in their career and develop their leadership and operational experience within our Redcar Polymers site.

A quick look at the role.

As Logistics Supervisor, you will supervise the Logistics Operators, ensuring shifts are adequately covered and activities are carried out safely and efficiently. You will also operate a Forklift Truck to a safe and satisfactory standard, ensure equipment is inspected and maintained to a high standard, and communicate any problems or obstacles to your immediate line manager.

You will play an important role in supporting your shift colleagues to achieve excellence in health and safety, product quality, asset performance and employee engagement.

Your core responsibilities.

• Take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and the safety of your team, maintaining high housekeeping standards and following PPE requirements at all times.
• Operate the weighbridge and complete all relevant shipping documentation.
• Supervise Logistics Operators, ensuring safe and timely loading and unloading, correct material storage, and sampling when required.
• Perform checks on product storage silos and complete associated documentation.
• Conduct daily FLT safety inspections, report defects, arrange repairs promptly and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain general housekeeping across material storage areas, the yard and car park.
• Participate in near-miss and hazard reporting, attend Tool Box Talks and complete all required operational and safety training.
• Ensure company break and smoking policies are followed, including the prohibition of mobile phones and listening devices in plant areas.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to support the smooth and safe operation of the site.

Our essential requirements.

• Basic Health & Safety knowledge within an industrial or warehouse environment.
• Previous Team Leader or Supervisor experience, with strong people management skills.
• Forklift Truck licence and experience (training can be provided if required).
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise colleagues, provide clear verbal and written instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible, self-motivated, patient and adaptable, with a strong focus on maintaining safety, standards and team morale.