Company Description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

Operations Supervisor (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Wellingborough
Salary: £35,090.16 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week 8.30-17.00 Monday to Friday

Lead People. Drive Performance. Deliver Excellence.

At Arvato, we’re expanding and are excited to be opening our new site in Wellingborough. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Supervisor to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in leading our warehouse operation and ensuring exceptional service for our customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams while driving operational excellence.

What you’ll be doing

As an Operations Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for leading a team to safely deliver daily operational targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, productivity and customer service. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team to achieve operational KPIs.
• Driving a positive culture focused on safety, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring productivity, quality and service levels to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.
• Managing staffing levels, performance, attendance and employee development.
• Working collaboratively with internal departments to resolve operational challenges.
• Supporting process improvements and implementing best practice across the operation.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures and company policies.
• Producing and analysing operational reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

You’ll be an enthusiastic people leader with experience supervising warehouse or logistics operations. You’ll also bring:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution leadership role.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience managing KPIs and operational performance.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with experience using SAP warehouse management system desirable.
• Experience of leading MHE -VNA teams

Additional Information

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• • Pension contribution
• • A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
• • Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
• • Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub
• • Free car parking