Supervisor, Materials

DP World; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in York is seeking an experienced Materials Supervisor to plan, direct and coordinate the facility's operations, ensuring smooth receiving, storage and distribution of goods. You will lead a team, train staff, and monitor performance to meet internal and external requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma (college degree preferred), with experience supervising in automotive or logistics sectors and strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Experience supervising in Automotive or Logistics industries.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and monitor receiving, shipping, storage and distribution of items to ensure efficient operation.
• Lead and motivate the team; ensure safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Supervise loading/unloading and movement of material to storage areas.
• Identify and remove safety and housekeeping hazards to minimise accidents.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Materials Supervisor based in York, to plan, direct and coordinate the operations at the facility. You will be responsible for improving performance, productivity, and efficiency through the implementation of effective methods and strategies. It's an exciting time to join the DP World team!

About the Role

How you will contribute

• Plan, organize, and monitor the receiving, shipping, storage, and distribution of all items either from suppliers or production shops ensuring a smooth and consistent operation so parts and supplies are located and distributed to proper departments in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customer requirements.
• Plans and coordinates work, trains and motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of team members; ensures their ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations.
• Monitors the unloading or loading of all materials into or out of the facility. Supervise the movement of material to and from storage in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.
• Identify and eliminate safety and housekeeping hazards to minimize workplace accidents.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Position requires a high school diploma. A college degree is preferred.
• Experience supervising in an automotive or logistics based industry.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate and deal with a variety of people including internal and external customers, management, and functional departments.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future. We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door. DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave. We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.