Shipping Supervisor

Shipping Supervisor

Worcester

£32,240 to £40,967 plus excellent benefits including 8% pension and private healthcare

8:15am to 4:30pm (Monday to Friday)

The Company

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

We are looking to appoint a Shipping Supervisor, the successful candidate will ensure machines are prepared to the highest standards, shipped safely and on time, and that shipping activities meet cost, quality, and customer requirements.

This role involves hands on leadership, cross functional communication, and continuous improvement of shipping processes.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise the Shipping Team in preparing machines for dispatch
• Coordinate and arrange trailers and loading schedules for outgoing machines
• Answer CSIRs, ensuring timely investigation and resolution
• Create, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all shipping activities
• Train, develop, and coach shipping staff to ensure consistent standards and compliance
• Complete and manage the W21 plan, ensuring targets and actions are met
• Control and manage the shipping budget, including packing cost and shipping consumables
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide regular feedback to team members
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Ensure all shipping activities comply with health, safety, and company standards

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leading role, ideally within manufacturing, logistics, or shipping
• Strong understanding of machine preparation, packaging, or heavy equipment shipping (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and plan shipping activities
• Experience dealing with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. production, ICS, transport providers)
• Ability to create and follow structured processes, including SOPs and work instructions
• Comfortable managing budgets and controlling costs
• Confident using systems, reports, and plans (e.g. W21 or similar performance tools)
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

The Reward

• Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company
• Excellent career potential
• 8% Pension Contribution
• Private Health Care
• Death in Service Package
• Full Sick Pay
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free Parking
• Subsidised Restaurant

If this Shipping Supervisor role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further, or email me at the address supplied.

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