Yard Manager β Manufacturing
Peterborough
Β£45,000 per annum
Monday to Friday | Permanent | Site based The Role
This is a hands-on role for someone who likes things organised, safe and running properly with a
Manufacturing background! You'll be responsible for
3β4 yard areas , making sure products and materials are stored correctly, movements are controlled and the wider manufacturing operation has what it needs, when it needs it. You'll manage a team of around
4 Yard Operatives , with that team expected to grow. This is not a desk job. You'll be out in the yards, on your feet, managing people, coordinating product movements and working closely with Production, Operations and Logistics. What You'll Be Doing
Taking ownership of 3β4 yard areas Managing and developing a small Yard Operative team Coordinating product and material movements Keeping yards safe, organised and efficient Managing stock locations and supporting stock checks Overseeing loading and unloading activity Working closely with Production, Operations and Logistics Spotting issues before they become problems Improving yard layout, housekeeping and processes Operating a Counterbalance FLT where required What You'll Need
You must have experience within manufacturing or production. General warehouse experience alone won't be enough for this one. We're looking for someone who has: Yard, production or operational management experience Experience managing a team Strong Health & Safety awareness Experience coordinating stock or large product movements Confidence working across different departments A practical, hands-on management style Ideally, experience managing
more than one yard, site or operational area A Counterbalance FLT licence would be highly desirable What You Might Not Like
You'll be outside and on your feet for most of the day. The weather will occasionally be dreadful. Priorities will change. Something will inevitably be in the wrong place just when somebody needs it. If that makes you want to get involved and sort it, you'll probably fit in very well. What To Do Next
If you have a
manufacturing background , have managed people and enjoy taking ownership of a busy operational environment, I'd like to hear from you. Apply now and let's chat.
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