Operations Supervisor
Location: Redditch
Salary: £30k-£35k + Benefits
Hours: Days
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
Are you a proactive, highly motivated warehouse leader looking for your next career milestone?
An exciting opportunity has arisen with a well-established manufacturing and distribution business as they expand into a brand-new facility in Redditch. As the Operations Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role from day one in shaping operational processes, embedding culture, and driving headcount growth at this new site.
This is a key, high-visibility role reporting directly to the Operations Manager, offering genuine room for long-term career development as the facility expands.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Engagement: Inspire, mentor, and supervise warehouse team members to ensure high morale, excellent attendance, and optimal performance.
- Operational Flow: Oversee day-to-day operations from Goods In through to final despatch, ensuring order priorities and storage are aligned with customer demand.
- Site Growth & Onboarding: Conduct training and inductions for new starters as the site expands its operational headcount.
- Resource Planning: Schedule daily workloads and driver/staffing levels to meet fast-paced demands.
- People Management: Handle site HR processes including timekeeping, performance reviews, investigations, and formal disciplinary/grievance procedures.
- Health & Safety Excellence: Maintain strict adherence to H&S, Quality, and Environmental standards, ensuring a safe and organised working environment.
What We're Looking For
- Proven Leadership: At least 2 years of warehouse or manufacturing supervisory/management experience with strong, supportive man-management skills.
- H&S Conscious: A strong background in Health & Safety standards (an IOSH qualification is highly desirable).
- Systems Literate: Good working knowledge of ERP / Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office.
- Organised & Motivated: Exceptional planning skills, a keen eye for detail, and a pride-led approach to housekeeping and operational standards.
- HR Competency: Direct experience leading staff inductions, training, and formal disciplinary/investigation processes.
- Clearance: Must be eligible and able to pass a basic Disclosure Scotland check.
What's on Offer?
- Growth & Progression: A rare chance to help build and scale a brand-new facility for a secure, established company.
- Development: Continuous professional growth as the site and workforce expand.
- Dynamic Environment: A supportive, team-driven culture where your contributions directly impact success.
We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity