Logistics Supervisor - Despatch

Are you looking for a long-term perspective in a successfully growing, profitable company? Then you\’ve come to the right place!

CARBOLITE GERO makes a significant contribution to technological progress: we are a leading international manufacturer of innovative and reliable high-temperature furnaces and ovens as they are indispensable for production and research facilities as well as quality and analytical laboratories. As part of Verder Scientific, we belong to the German-Dutch technology group Verder, a group of companies with over 2500 employees around the globe.

We believe that our journey is far from complete. We\’re looking for innovators and critical thinkers who are eager to challenge the status quo, are willing to contribute new ideas and take over responsibility. If you are passionate about your work and are looking for a position where you can make a tangible impact, we want you on our team.

A vacancy exists for a:-

LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR – DESPATCH

Due to the continued success and growth of the business, we are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Logistics Supervisor to manage the Packing and Goods Despatching operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading manufacturing company as a Logistics Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of the Logistics – Despatch functions and will support with the managing and leading of the team to effectively deliver an operationally excellent Despatch Department.

Primary responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring all goods are packed and shipped in a timely manner.
• To ensure that all goods that leave the site are to the required standard of the customer and are packed correctly to customer specification.
• To ensure that all personnel perform their duties in a timely and efficient manner and systems, policies and procedures are adhered to. To report any issues and recommendations to the Production Manager.
• To ensure that standards are achieved and that employees are fully trained, monitored and equipped to achieve an agreed standard.
• Share the knowledge of departmental activities to assist with the cross training of staff and maintaining schedule adherence.
• Working within the Logistics team and perform administrative tasks when required.
• Supervising the implementation of interdepartmental material movements and associated business system transactions.
• Liaising with all other Production Department Supervisors.
• Ensure that all equipment and consumables required for the functions of the Department are in place and requirements communicated with Purchasing and Facilities.
• Motivating Logistics operatives to ensure that a high-quality service is sustained.
• To have a working knowledge of all aspects of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and 5S activities.

Key skills and qualifications:

• Previous experience in warehouse management or a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and materials handling.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and operate forklifts safely.
• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team management.
• A full driving licence would be preferred.

What we have to offer

• Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• 38.00 Hours per week, 4 day week, rotating shifts, Monday – Thursday/Tuesday-Friday (4 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 2 days off) or 37.50 Hours per week, Mon-Thurs 8.00 – 4.45 pm, Friday 8.00 – 12.30 pm (Early finish on a Friday).
• Company Incentive Scheme.
• Generous salary sacrifice pension plan with 7.5% Employer contributions and with a death in service policy.
• 24 days annual leave rising to 27 after 3 years – plus statutory days.
• Westfield Health Scheme membership and Hospital Treatment Plan.
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme – enjoy the stunning beauty of the surrounding area.
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme.
• Support with continuous professional development.
• Sports & Social events.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to employee assistance programme to help with life’s challenges.
• A Free Lunch on site every week.
• Free fresh fruit.

We are situated next to Hope train station and on a regular bus route from and to Sheffield/Manchester.

Do you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a pro-active approach to be a key member in this highly productive team, working in the heart of the Peak District?

If this is you, then please apply!

Interested?

An online application is the fastest way to success!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Carbolite Gero Ltd – Parsons Lane – Hope‑Derbyshire‑S336RB

Web: www.carbolite-gero.com