Reuse Supervisor

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Hours of Work: Full time – 1 year fixed term

Ref No: CB504017RS

Closing Date: 07/07/2025

Reuse Supervisor

£25,000 – £30,000 pa plus private pension & additional benefits

Location: Northampton

Join a team that shapes the future of one of the UK\’s largest healthcare charity retailers. We are seeking a Retail Reuse Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of a team responsible for sorting, minor garment repairs, and upcycling non-saleable fabric items. This role supports Sue Ryder\’s mission to be environmentally sustainable and to increase reuse of donated items.

Reporting to the Reuse Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and optimizing operational processes at our Northampton site, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and supervise the sorting and garment repair team, managing daily activities including sorting, repairs, and upcycling.
2. Manage team scheduling according to operational needs and volume.
3. Design and implement practical processes for sorting, repairs, and upcycling, aligned with guidance from the Reuse Manager.
4. Optimize existing processes to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
5. Monitor and report team performance using KPIs related to volume and productivity.
6. Collaborate with the Reuse Manager to assess financial impacts and provide regular updates.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven supervisory experience in a production, logistics, or garment processing environment, with a focus on team management and process improvement.
• Understanding of process optimization, quality control, and productivity management.
• Interest or experience in upcycling and sustainability within textiles or garments.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies in fast-paced settings.
• Strong team management, motivation, and training skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide constructive feedback to senior management.

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 with service, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff discount with many retailers.
• Refer a Friend scheme (£250).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Employee support programmes.
• Employee Networks including LGBTQ+, ethnic diversity, disability, women, and non-binary groups.
• And more. Visit our careers site for details.

Application Details:

Closing date: 7th July

Interview week: w/c 14th July

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including the global majority, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities. For accessibility and adjustments, contact recruitment@sueryder.org.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion: https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

If you want more than just a job, join us and make a difference when it matters.

More about us: https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder

For application assistance, email recruitment@sueryder.org.

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