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Operations Supervisor
Coventry
£33,000 – £45,000, dependent on experience
Night Shift: 3 days on, 3 days off, 6:00 pm – 6:00am
About the Company
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and successful organisation in the food industry.
The business operates within a fast paced FMCG environment, with a strong focus on food safety, quality, automation and continuous improvement. It’s Coventry site is the largest within its UK operation.
The company has retained its family feel and is known for its long serving employees and staff retention. It continues to invest in its systems, equipment and people, making this an exciting time to join the business.
The Role of the Operations Supervisor
The Operations Supervisor will take responsibility for overseeing the full site operation during the night shift.
This is a varied, hands-on position that will involve working closely with the team on the shop floor, monitoring performance and ensuring the operation runs safely and efficiently.
The Operations Supervisor would be an excellent step up for an experienced Operations Team Leader who is ready to take greater ownership of a shift and progress into a supervisory position.
Responsibilities of the Operations Supervisor
- Oversee the day to day performance of the shift and ensure operational targets are achieved
- Lead, support and motivate a team of up to 20 employees
- Monitor shift performance against agreed KPIs
- Ensure productivity targets are met
- Oversee inbound and outbound operations, including deliveries, drivers and hauliers
- Manage stock counts, stock control, shipping and receiving activities
- Complete shift reports and provide accurate performance updates
- Conduct return to work meetings, performance reviews and employee investigations
- Support disciplinary processes, holiday approvals and general people management matters
- Maintain high standards of health and safety, food safety, hygiene and quality
- Monitor operational costs and identify opportunities to improve performance
- Work closely with the Shift Managers, Site Manager and Production Manager
- Help create a positive, productive and accountable working environment
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Requirements of the Operations Supervisor
- Previous experience as an Operations Team Leader, Shift Team Leader, Shift Supervisor or similar
- 3-5 year’s experience within a fast-paced operational environment
- Experience within FMCG
- Food manufacturing experience (desired)
- Previous experience leading and managing operational teams
- Confident addressing performance issues and holding performance meetings
- Experience monitoring productivity, shift performance and KPIs
- Understanding of stock counts, stock control and inbound and outbound operations
- Comfortable working with drivers, hauliers and transport providers
- Knowledge of health and safety, food safety and hygiene standards
- Confident completing reports and using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience using SAP or a similar system (desired)
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications (desired)
- A proactive leadership style with the drive to motivate a team and take on new challenges
- Willingness to work hands-on and support the team on the shop floor
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Benefits of the Operations Supervisor
- Salary of £33,000 – £45,000, dependent on experience and skill set
- 3 on, 3 off shift pattern
- Full training provided alongside experienced Shift Managers
- Clear opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to progress into a supervisory role
- Join a stable and established business with good employee retention
- Work within a modern, automated and continually developing operation
- Ongoing opportunities to develop your operational and people management experience
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch with Adele Lewis:
- Mobile: 07537 163611
- Office: 0151 209 2050
- Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk
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