Operations Supervisor

Exolum; Eastham Village; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Private health insurance

Life assurance x5

Disability insurance

Career development plans

Holiday entitlement 30 days

Study support

Job summary

Exolum is seeking an Operations Supervisor for its UK terminal operations on a permanent basis. The role focuses on supervising operational staff, coaching and development, and delivering short-term operating objectives while driving safety and efficiency.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day activities, coordinate with multiple departments, maintain records, and liaise with external agencies. A base salary starts at £56,000 with bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams on an upper-tier COMAH site.
• Willingness to obtain a NEBOSH qualification if not already held.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental best practices in a high hazard industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Organise, optimise and co-ordinate day-to-day operational activities at the Terminal and ensure risks are controlled as far as reasonably practicable.
• Liaise with Maintenance, Stocks, Engineering, Safety and Commercial Departments to coordinate Terminal activities effectively.
• Ensure documentation of all operational activities and maintain records.
• Liaise with outside agencies, including shipping agents, cargo surveyors, and HMRC officials, on product storage and handling.

Skills

Team management

COMAH experience

Health & safety knowledge

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Outsource UK have partnered with Exolum on a retained basis to recruit a Operations Supervisor on a permanent basis. Exolum are a global, forward thinking, inclusive employer who are at the forefront of their industry and going through a real period of growth. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision, coaching, development and motivation of operational staff, whilst ensuring the execution of short-term operating objectives and assignments.

This is a permanent opportunity that includes a minimum base salary of £56,000 dependent upon experience and qualifications, plus bonus and benefits.

Overview of the Operations Supervisor role:

• Organise, optimise and co-ordinate the day-to-day operational activities carried out at the Terminal and to ensure that any risks identified in such activities are adequately controlled so far as is reasonably practicable.
• Liaise with the Maintenance, Stocks, Engineering, Safety and Commercial Departments to ensure the efficient and effective co-ordination of Terminal activities.
• Ensure the effective documentation of all operational activities and the maintenance of appropriate records.
• Liaise with outside agencies, i.e. shipping agents, cargo surveyors, and HMRC officials, on all matters pertaining to product storage and handling.

Key skills required for the Operations Supervisor role:

• Previous experience of managing/supervising teams on an upper-tier COMAH site.
• Possess a NEBOSH qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining this.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental ‘best practice’ in a high hazard industrial setting.

About the Benefits

• Salary £56,000 depending on experience
• Pension – up to Employee 6% and Employer 9%
• Holiday – 30 days per annum
• Personalised career development plans
• Single Private Health Insurance via BUPA
• Life Assurance x5 and Disability insurance
• Study support (if applicable)