Operations Logistics Supervisor in Flintshire at Triumph Group
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Job Description
Operations Logistics Supervisor
Location: Deeside
Reports to: Production Manager
Direct Reports: circa 8 Logistics Operatives
Working Schedule: 37 hours at site
The Operations Logistics Supervisor Logistics is accountable for ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient execution of all logistics activities within a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.
The role leads a team of circa eight to deliver material availability to production, maintain inventory accuracy, and execute compliant domestic and international shipments. The position carries direct accountability for health and safety management, risk assessment ownership and sustaining 6S standards across logistics operations.
This is a hands-on first-line leadership role requiring strong operational discipline, structured supervision and continuous improvement capability.
1. Health, Safety & Risk Management (Primary Accountability)
• Champion and model a safety-first culture within the logistics function.
• Conduct, review and maintain:
• Task-based risk assessments
• Manual handling assessments
• COSHH assessments (where applicable)
• Ensure safe systems of work are documented, communicated and adhered to.
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Sustain and audit 6S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain, Safety) standards across all warehouse areas.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company policies.
2. Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, coach and performance manage a team of circa 8 logistics operatives.
• Maintain a skills matrix and cross-training plans to ensure operational resilience.
• Conduct structured 1:1s, performance reviews and development discussions.
• Drive daily Tier/SQCDP accountability meetings.
• Set clear expectations for professional standards, attendance and behavioural compliance.
3. Logistics Operations & Inventory Control
• Supervise inbound goods receipt, storage, kitting, line-side supply and dispatch activities.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through structured cycle counting.
• Ensure ERP/MRP system transactions are accurate and timely.
• Control quarantine and non-conforming material processes.
• Maintain batch and serial traceability where required.
• Support production planning and SIOP alignment.
4. Export & Trade Compliance (Operational Accountability)
• Ensure accurate shipping documentation, customs declarations and export classifications are completed in line with established processes.
• Escalate uncertainties or potential compliance risks promptly to the Trade Compliance team.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate, traceable and audit-ready records.
5. Performance & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor and report logistics KPIs, including:
• Supplier On-Time Delivery
• Inventory accuracy
• Picking accuracy
• Freight cost performance
• Lead structured problem-solving (e.g. 8D/RCCA) for logistics-related issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support digital and system optimisation initiatives.
• Experience conducting formal risk assessments
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing logistics environment
• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge
• Working knowledge of UK HSE legislation
• Experience preparing export/shipping documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• IOSH Managing Safely
• ILM Level 3 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent supervisory qualification)
• Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience
• Awareness of UK and US export control regulations (including ITAR/EAR principles)
• Experience implementing and sustaining 6S standards
• Lean Six Sigma methodology knowledge
• Experience leading CI projects delivering measurable improvement
• Forklift licence
Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contactTGIapplicant@triumphgroup.comto request assistance. Include the title of the position and location in the subject line of your email so we may direct your email to the appropriate person. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans" We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
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