Materials & Logistics Supervisor

In a Nutshell

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials & Logistics Supervisor to join our team within Vistry Works East Midlands, at our Coalville factory.
As our Materials & Logistics Supervisor, you will report directly to the Logistics Manager and be responsible for the management of a Logistics team within a timber frame manufacturing facility. You will work across automated and manual production lines, maintaining the highest level of safety, environmental and on time in full standards.
This role will operate Mon - Thurs from 2pm to 10.30pm and Fridays 2pm to 8pm.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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
Christmas company shutdown
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits
In return, what we would like from you
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
You will be a natural leader and communicator and have experience with managing and developing people in a challenging environment with the ability to train and motivate logistic staff to achieve deadlines and safety standards
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
You will have a thorough understanding of employee management and the associated processes and procedures
Confidence in a variety of logistic processes, including the loading of large complex items and safe running of various manual handling plant
The ability to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods
A strong general awareness of Health & Safety, manufacturing, production. Some knowledge of transportation, construction and on-site installation would be beneficial for this role
More about the Materials & Logistics Supervisor role
Manage staffing requirements in the logistics teams including interviews and inductions, time sheets, allocate work schedules and shift planning
Ensure all direct reports are suitably trained to carry out their assigned roles
Managing all holidays and absences
Conduct any investigations, performance management or other duties as required
Resolve operational issues quickly and effectively
Lead, coach and develop logistics team to achieve performance targets
Maintain paperwork and compliance documentation.
Conduct daily briefings with your team
Manage all internal Counterbalance/Combi/side loader fleet
Monitor workflow to optimise efficiency and minimise bottlenecks
Promote a positive, safety focused working environment, conduct toolbox talks, safe use of equipment
Additional responsibilities (not an exhaustive list)
Collaborating with appropriate teams to ensure a smooth flow of goods in, removal of WIP and dispatch of finished goods
Ensure that all material requirements are in place for manufacturing, resolving material shortages where possible, or escalating any issues
Daily management of waste levels
Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. xwzovoh
Join us in making Vistry.
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