Yard Supervisor

Job Description:

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Yard Supervisor from either a manufacturing and/or logistics background for their client based at their site in Leicestershire

This is a straight permanent position.

 The Job:

You will be responsible for ensuring that roof trusses, wall panels, and floor cassettes are loaded correctly and safely for transport, following all company procedures and safety standards.

• Supervise all loading activities, ensuring products are secure and compliant for transport.
• Act as the responsible person for ensuring deliveries are safe and meet company and legal standards.  Ensure all deliveries are fully documented before leaving site.
• Operate and oversee the use of forklifts and lifting equipment to load large components.
• Shunt trailers between loading and despatch areas ensuring that deliveries are ready as required.
• Work closely with the production, transport, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
• You will ensure all safety and environmental policies are adhered to and applied consistently, including carrying out various checks and recording all data associated with them
• You will understand and observe health and safety rules and be aware of the safety of self and others to promote a safe working environment and culture
• You will be able to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for improvements in yard operations, including workflow efficiency, loading procedures, and space utilisation.
• You will set development and training for all team members to carry out tasks in their own area and be involved in their assessment by providing final sign off, to build a skilled team and drive a high-performance culture.
• You will work collaboratively with the opposite shift, ensuring that both shifts work as one whole team to achieve shared goals and targets
• You will be alert to 'right first time' quality standards, informing others where standards are not met so that they can take appropriate action as required to contribute to the production of a quality product
• You will be flexible and willing to assist in busier periods where necessary, taking a hands-on role to ensure that delivery schedules are met
• You will be required to carry out any reasonable tasks or operations as directed by your line manager in the course of your duties

• Hours of work are Monday to Friday afternoon shift - 2pm-10pm
• Salary £35-40k - negotiable on your experience

 Candidate requirements:

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• You will be a natural leader and communicator, and have experience with managing teams with a strong understanding of loading procedures, safety regulations, and best practices
• Previous experience in timber frame manufacturing is desirable, but we will consider candidates with experience in loading large parts from similar industries
• You will have a thorough understanding of Health and Safety and the requisite processes and procedures, with the safety and wellbeing of our people being our key priority
• HGV licence (required for shunting trailers).
• FLT licence (for forklift operations).
• You will have a thorough understanding of employee management and the processes and procedures 
• The ability to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods

 Company benefits:

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...

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