Senior Warehouse Production Lead - Drive Ops & Growth

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

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.