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Operations Supervisor – Days
Element Solutions Inc. Lead operational activities within the Distribution team at the Ashby site .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills in operational settings, with a focus on safety compliance, continuous improvement, and effective team development. Proficient in managing operational performance, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions within a distribution or manufacturing environment.
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Operational LeadershipHealth And Safety ComplianceTeam ManagementContinuous ImprovementLean Six Sigma
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Hard Skills
Operational FunctionsProcess ImprovementKPI AnalysisAudit ReadinessMHE Equipment KnowledgeProduction SystemsData IntegrityProblem-SolvingSOP ComplianceTraining Development
Soft Skills
CoachingClear CommunicationRelationship BuildingAttention To DetailDecision-Making
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsOperational Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
IOSH CertificationNEBOSH CertificationTeam Leadership Qualification
Industry Keywords
DistributionManufacturingProcess ManufacturingRegulated IndustryQuality Policy
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead operational activities within the Distribution team at the Ashby site
- Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements
- Ensure operations follow company standards, SOPs, work instructions and process controls
- Maintain audit readiness and support internal, customer and regulatory audits
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, customer complaints and operational issues
- Implement corrective and preventative actions
- Supervise, motivate, coach and develop operational teams
- Plan, allocate and coordinate daily operational activities
- Monitor operational performance, analyse KPIs and drive improvements
- Manage staffing levels, attendance, holidays and shift coverage
- Conduct team briefings, coaching, performance reviews and development activities
- Manage employee relations matters, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Ensure effective onboarding, training and skills development
- Maintain training records, functional skills matrices and operational documentation
- Drive continuous improvement, structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Ensure accurate use of operational systems and reliable records, reporting and data integrity
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders to support operational and supply chain objectives
- Provide leadership cover and decision-making support in the absence of management
Requirements
What you’ll need- GCSE Grade 4 in Maths & English or equivalent, or through proven experience
- Excellent knowledge of operational functions in a Distribution/Production environment
- Knowledge of all MHE equipment and trucks
- Previous supervisory or team-leading experience within manufacturing, production or a similar operational environment
- Strong people management, coaching and team leadership skills
- Good understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality policy requirements within manufacturing
- Experience within the chemical, process manufacturing or another regulated industry is highly desirable
- Qualification in team leadership and Lean Six Sigma is desirable
- IOSH/NEBOSH certification is desirable
- Good planning, prioritisation and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to understand production requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Comfortable working with production systems, operational records and standard Microsoft Office applications
- Safety-conscious with attention to detail
- Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership of day-to-day activities
- Clear communication and positive working relationships across different teams
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous performance related bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Health cash plan
- Training and development
- 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Career growth opportunities
- Learning and development tools