The Workshop Supervisor will oversee a small team of two, implement instructions from the Project Management team, and take full ownership of the fulfilment and assembly function, combining hands-on work with strategic operational leadership.
Key Duties of the Workshop Supervisor:
* Translate workload priorities from the Project Management team into clear daily and weekly plans for the assembly team.
* Act as the link between the project team and assembly floor, flagging risks and resolving issues promptly.
* Supervise and support two Assembly Operatives, providing clear direction and guidance.
* Pick and kit components for the assembly team, and manage the goods-in efficiently.
* Ensure finished products are correctly packed, staged, and dispatched on schedule.
* Keep the stores and assembly areas well organised, logical, and easy to work in.
* Monitor stock levels, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with Procurement and Manufacturing teams to prevent shortages.
* Manage and adjust priorities throughout the day, ensuring critical tasks are completed on time.
Key Competencies of the Workshop Supervisor:
* Experience in warehouse, stores, assembly, or fulfilment environments.
* Proficiency in stock management or MRP systems.
* Background in industrial, manufacturing, or technical products.
* Hands-on approach to fulfilment and assembly tasks and willingness to work as a team.
* Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
* Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of translating instructions from management into practical actions.
* Analytical and process-oriented, with the ability to identify improvements and implement solutions.
The Workshop Supervisor will play a key role in shaping the fulfilment and assembly function, with genuine ownership of processes and a visible impact on the business’s growth. The role offers clear opportunities for career progression into senior operations positions, within a collaborative and supportive team.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in roles such: Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Workshop Operative, Workshop Manager, Workshop Supervisor and Fulfilment Operations
Salary description
£42000.00 - £42000.00 per year