GSM Engineering is looking for an experienced and practical Logistics Supervisor to lead our day-to-day inwards goods, outwards goods and dispatch operations.
This is a hands-on supervisory position within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment. You will coordinate the movement of materials and finished goods, supervise warehouse and delivery staff, and ensure materials are available when required for production and customer orders are dispatched accurately and on time.
Key responsibilities
Supervise and support warehouse and delivery staff - three direct reports.
Communicate daily workloads and ensure the team works efficiently and productively.
Coordinate incoming deliveries, outgoing goods, collections and dispatch activities.
Ensure materials are received, checked, labelled and recorded correctly.
Check deliveries and packing slips against purchase orders.
Prepare accurate delivery dockets and supporting documentation.
Check orders before dispatch to ensure they are complete and correct.
Manage the inwards goods, outwards goods and warehouse areas.
Schedule deliveries and collections to meet production and customer requirements.
Load and unload trucks where required.
Maintain accurate timesheets and operational records.
Ensure health and safety requirements, safe work practices and PPE standards are followed.
About you
You will be organised, reliable and comfortable leading people while remaining actively involved in daily operations.
Previous experience in logistics management - preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Previous staff supervision experience.
Strong knowledge of inwards goods, outwards goods and logistics operations.
The ability to prioritise work in a fast-moving production environment.
Good attention to detail and confidence managing documentation.
Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
A practical approach and willingness to assist the team when required.
A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
A current forklift licence or forklift operating experience, preferred.
What Success Looks Like
Materials are available when required for production.
Customer orders are dispatched complete, accurate and on time.
Incoming and outgoing goods are correctly checked and recorded.
Delivery documentation is complete and accurate.
Warehouse and dispatch areas operate safely and efficiently.
Staff are well supervised, supported and held accountable.
Apply now
If you are an experienced logistics professional who enjoys leading a team and improving operational performance, we would like to hear from you.