Operations Supervisor

Key Appointments (UK) Ltd; Elland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider in Elland is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee warehouse and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in operations or manufacturing. Responsibilities include supervising teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing process improvements. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Ongoing professional development

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good IT literacy with the ability to manage workflow and reporting systems.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse and laboratory operations.
• Supervise and motivate operational teams.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Monitor workflows to ensure timely completion of client orders.
• Implement process improvements and drive continuous development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Tools

Stock and order management systems

Job description

Operations Supervisor | Elland | Full-time | Permanent

We are looking to recruit an Operations Supervisor on behalf of our client in Elland. This role will suit someone with strong leadership skills and a background in operations, manufacturing or logistics, who thrives on ensuring safety, quality and performance standards are met.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee day‑to‑day warehouse and laboratory operations including goods‑in, sample processing, packing, dispatch and stock management.
• Supervise and motivate operational teams, ensuring high standards of safety, efficiency and quality.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety and environmental regulations (including COSHH, COMAH and PPE).
• Monitor workflows to ensure timely completion of client orders.
• Act as the link between operational teams and senior management, providing regular progress updates.
• Implement process improvements and drive continuous development across the site.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good IT literacy with the ability to manage workflow and reporting systems.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities.

Desirable

• Experience with stock and order management systems.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations (COSHH, COMAH).
• Background in chemical, manufacturing or FMCG sectors.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to free therapy
• Active physical wellbeing initiatives and team challenges

About the Company

Our client provides a complete solution to product sampling and logistics, working closely with customers in the chemical industry to deliver efficient and compliant sampling campaigns. They are part of a wider group with a global footprint and a collaborative culture that values innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.

How to apply

Please apply with an up‑to‑date CV highlighting your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

If shortlisted, our client will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further.

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