As a Yard Supervisor, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy yard operation, leading the team to ensure goods are moved safely and efficiently throughout the manufacturing process. You will oversee stock control, vehicle loading and unloading, yard organisation and Health & Safety, while working closely with Logistics and other departments to maintain a smooth and productive operation.

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Who are we?

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We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and

permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search

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Job Duties:

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• Overseeing the daily running of the yard and supervising the yard team.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment across company sites.
• Managing stock locations and carrying out regular stock checks and periodic counts.
• Ensuring stock movements are accurately recorded and updated within the ERP system.
• Coordinating the movement of products between departments to prevent delays within the manufacturing process.
• Liaising with the Logistics team to plan incoming and outgoing vehicle movements.
• Ensuring drivers are directed to the correct loading bays and vehicles are loaded/unloaded safely and efficiently.
• Checking loading documentation and ensuring delivery notes are completed and filed correctly.
• Ensuring products are always transported and handled safely.
• Taking responsibility for departmental Health & Safety and ensuring procedures are followed.
• Leading regular team meetings and communicating targets, priorities and areas for improvement.
• Completing performance appraisals, setting SMART objectives and supporting employee development.
• Monitoring training requirements and encouraging continued professional development within the team.
• Managing performance and attendance issues alongside HR where required.

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What are looking for:

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• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a busy team.
• Good understanding of stock control and the movement of goods.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good IT and administration skills, ideally with experience using ERP or stock management systems.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise within a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift licence essential.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

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If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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