Logistics Supervisor

Job Purpose:

The Logistics Supervisor owns the daily operation of the depot.

• Ensure the depot runs safely, compliantly, and efficiently every day


• Convert plans into execution


• Control resources: people, vehicles, time, space


• Identify problems early and escalate with solutions, not excuses


• Provide accurate, timely operational data to management

The Supervisor is personally accountable for the following outcomes during their shift / operating horizon:

Depot Performance

• All routes planned, staffed, and dispatched on time


• Warehouse flow matches transport requirements


• Work completed right first time where possible


• Operational disruptions identified and managed proactively

People

• Correct staffing levels per workload


• Timesheets and clocking's accurate


• Overtime justified, controlled, minimised


• Agency staff used only when completely necessary this should not be our go to option

Vehicles

• Vehicles compliant, roadworthy, serviced


• Damage identified, recorded, followed up


• Hire/de\-hire decisions made based on volume and forecast

Compliance \& Safety

• H\&S compliance on site


• Manual handling standards


• Vehicle checks and depot checks


• DBS, DVLA, training status visibility (admin may support – ownership remains with Supervisor)

Standards \& Discipline

• Housekeeping standards maintained daily


• Uniforms, PPE, and behaviour enforced


• Errors, non\-conformance, and complaints logged and investigated


• Poor performance challenged early and documented

KPI Ownership \& Reporting

• Daily KPI visibility


• Understanding why performance is where it is


• Explaining variance clearly and factually

They must report:

• What happened


• Why it happened


• What is being done to prevent repeat

Clear Line Between Supervisor and Manager

Supervisor Owns:

• Day\-to\-day execution


• Short\-term planning (today / this week)


• Staff supervision


• Compliance on site


• Operational data accuracy

Manager Owns:

• Strategy and structure


• Headcount models


• Budget and cost control at macro level


• Performance management of Supervisors


• Long\-term improvement and system changes

The Behavioural Standard

• Prioritise


• Delegate appropriately


• Escalate early


• Take ownership of results

Skills/Qualifications:

· In\-depth Knowledge of transport and warehouse operations with at least 2 years’ experience

· PC literate in WMS, Trafficking system, Word \& Excel

Pay: £31,500\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Referral programme

Experience:

• Supervising 6 or more people: 2 years (required)


• Logistics/Warehouse: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• York YO26 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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