Production Supervisor

The Best Connection Group Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited in Ashford is seeking an experienced Assistant to the Head of Warehouse Operations / Production Supervisor to lead the production function and support warehouse operations.

You will plan workloads, manage resources, monitor KPIs and drive improvements while mentoring the team and ensuring safety and high standards across the operation. This role offers growth alongside a growing logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a warehouse and production.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams and processes.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.
• Hands-on leadership with front-line presence.
• Solid understanding of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the Production function and supporting warehouse operations.
• Plan workloads, staffing and resources to meet deadlines and requirements.
• Lead, motivate and develop the warehouse team.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency, quality, accuracy and performance.
• Ensure procedures are adhered to and maintain warehouse standards.
• Work with senior management to achieve targets and improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement across Production and Warehouse.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning skills

People management

Communication

Health & safety

Prioritisation

Performance monitoring

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and confident Assistant to the Head of Warehouse Operations / Production Supervisor to join our warehouse client based in Ashford

This is a key position within the warehouse, combining responsibility for our production team and a providing support to the Head of Warehouse Operations.

You will be responsible for leading the warehouse team, managing workloads/resources and maintaining high standards ensuring the operation runs safely, efficiently and effectively. You will work closely with the Head of Warehouse Operations and other members of the management team to achieve operational targets and deliver continual improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day running of the Production function and supporting warehouse operations.
• Planning workloads, staffing and resources to ensure deadlines and operational requirements are achieved.
• Leading, motivating and developing the warehouse team.
• Monitoring productivity, efficiency, quality, accuracy and overall performance.
• Ensuring company procedures are adhered to and maintain warehouse standards.
• Working closely with the Head of Warehouse Operations and other departments to ensure shipment deadlines are met.
• Manage evolving priorities and ensure resources, equipment and materials are available / used effectively.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, training and development of team members.
• Managing performance, attendance and conduct within the teams.
• Supporting stock control and helping to resolve discrepancies.
• Dealing with operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement across Production and the warehouse in general.
• Creating a positive, professional and accountable working environment.
• Providing cover for the Head of Warehouse Operations when required.

Who are we looking for:

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and confident managing people and operations within a warehouse environment. The successful candidate will be someone who doesn't just manage the operation but wants to improve it.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a warehouse and production.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams/processes.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.
• A confident approach when making decisions and solving problems.
• The ability to monitor performance and drive improvements.
• A strong understanding of health & safety and operational procedures.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front.
• The confidence to challenge poor standards.
• The ability to work effectively with senior management and other departments.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a senior warehouse role at the start of a period of considerable growth. Forecasted growth will create challenges and opportunities as each initiative reaches fruition.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference to the way the operation performs, develop your team and work closely with senior management to deliver improvements and achieve operational goals.

Please note:

Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:

• Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
• Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)
• Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
• Provide a full 5-year address history
• Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)