Transport Supervisor

HelloFresh; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Derby is seeking a Yard Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations of the yard. Responsibilities include leading a team, overseeing material movements, and ensuring inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in a warehouse, is proficient in management systems, and possesses strong communication skills. This role offers several benefits including discounts on products, a pension scheme, and gym membership.

Benefits

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance

Electric vehicle scheme

Mental health first aiders

Dog friendly office (London site only)

Nursery support scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Proficient in yard management principles.
• Knowledge of safety regulations in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet KPIs on time.
• Oversee yard activities for efficient operations.
• Monitor inventory levels for accuracy and stock rotation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Yard management systems (YMS)

Inventory control

Transportation logistics

Strong communication skills

Job description

This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our yard and ensuring the efficient movement of materials and products in and out of the facility. Responsible for maintaining the smooth flow of operations in our fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Overview

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Colleagues on the shift to ensure that the shift KPIs are met in full and on time.
• Dealing with day to day queries from Colleagues – liaising with HR, Training Teams as required.
• Supervise and coordinate all yard activities, including receiving, storing, and shipping of materials and finished products.
• Plan and allocate resources efficiently to ensure timely loading and unloading of trucks and trailers.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels in the yard, ensuring accuracy and proper rotation of stock.
• Conduct regular inspections of the yard to identify any maintenance or repair needs and coordinate with the maintenance team for prompt resolution.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to yard operations, such as inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and yard capacity utilisation.
• Coordinate with transportation providers to schedule pickups and deliveries, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and timely order fulfilment.

Who You Are

• Supervisory role in a warehouse or distribution centre
• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and yard management systems (YMS)
• Strong knowledge of yard management principles, inventory control, and transportation logistics.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures in a warehouse setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels and external stakeholders
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and inventory management.

What you will get in return

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Company pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Dog friendly office! (London site only)
• Nursery support scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

Location

Derby, DE21 7HW

Hours

Wednesday to Saturday - Rotating Days (7am - 7pm) and Nights (7pm - 7am) every 3 Months

Next steps

Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.