Operations Supervisor

b Overview /b p In this role you will lead daily production and yard operations at CHEP South Ockendon, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll manage a shop-floor team, resolve issues, and optimize workflow across production and logistics activities. You will collaborate with engineering and site support to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement. This hands-on leadership role offers development opportunities and a clear path into senior operational leadership within a global logistics leader. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Competitive salary /li li Annual bonus opportunity (Typically 5% of base) /li li Private healthcare /li li Share scheme /li li Flexible benefits package /li li 25 days holiday plus buy/sell option for additional leave /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Supervise daily production and yard operations to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency /li li Lead and develop a team of operational colleagues on the shop floor /li li Monitor progress against production plans and address performance issues /li li Conduct regular safety audits, shift checks, and operational inspections /li li Maintain Health Safety standards and promote a zero-harm culture /li li Ensure adherence to operating procedures to support quality /li li Collaborate with engineering, operations and site support to resolve issues and minimize downtime /li li Support absence management and other first-line people management activities /li li Provide teams with tools, equipment and resources needed to perform their roles /li li Maintain accurate operational records and support continuous improvement initiatives /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Experience leading teams in manufacturing, production, logistics or warehousing /li li Strong people management and communication skills /li li Good understanding of Health Safety requirements and safe systems of work /li li Experience working to operational KPIs and production targets /li li Ability to coach, motivate and support frontline teams /li li Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making in a fast-paced environment /li li Experience conducting audits, inspections or compliance checks /li li Hands-on leadership style with visible shop-floor presence /li li Flexibility to support multiple operational areas including production and yard operations /li /ul ul li Adaptability /li li Empathy /li li Teamwork /li li Health Safety knowledge /li li Experience with operating procedures /li li Ability to track and respond to operational KPIs /li /ul