Material Handling Supervisor

Overview

In this role you lead material handling operations within a modern production facility, ensuring smooth material flow and safe, efficient processes. You will partner with production, logistics and procurement to prevent shortages and optimize inventory. You drive continuous improvement in handling and waste management, reporting performance to senior management. This position offers a hands-on leadership role in a world‑leading battery technology environment, focused on sustainable manufacturing.

Pay / Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Holidays
• shift allowance

Responsibilities

• Supervise material handling staff including scheduling, training and performance management
• Manage waste, inventory and material flow across the production facility
• Coordinate with production, logistics and procurement to prevent shortages or overstock
• Enforce safety standards and implement best practices for material handling activities
• Monitor and analyse handling processes to identify efficiency improvements
• Maintain accurate records of material movements, inventory levels and equipment usage
• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on performance and improvement initiatives

Key requirements

• Proven experience in material handling or warehouse operations, ideally in automotive sector
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
• Competence in using inventory management systems and material handling equipment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with a focus on accuracy and safety
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced production environment

• leadership
• communication
• team development
• inventory management systems
• material handling equipment
• Lean manufacturing principles ( Nice-to-have)

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