Production Supervisor

The Best Connection; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced Assistant to the Head of Warehouse Operations / Production Supervisor in Ashford. You will lead the warehouse team, manage workloads and resources, and work closely with senior management to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations.

You will drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and develop team members while maintaining high standards and ensuring timely shipment deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing warehouse teams and processes.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and people-management abilities.
• A confident approach to decision-making and problem solving.

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.
• Due to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations, applicants must provide a Criminal Record Check, a full 5-year history, in-date Photo ID, a full 5-year address history and attend an Aviation Security Course.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Planning

Communication

Health & safety

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Team development

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!)