Operations Supervisor
Job Description
Operations Supervisor Location: Coventry – On-site Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Role of the Operations Supervisor
Green Bee Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a growing organisation for an experienced Operations Supervisor. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role supports the day-to-day oversight of production, stock management, and operational workflows. You will play a key role in ensuring orders move efficiently from intake through to completion, while maintaining high standards of Health & Safety, communication, and documentation across departments.
Responsibilities of the Operations Supervisor
Production Coordination
· Support the planning and organisation of production schedules, ensuring orders are tracked and delivered on time
· Liaise with Sales and Installations teams to gather and communicate accurate order information
· Monitor Work In Progress (WIP) updates and share critical communications internally and with customers
· Verify Build of Materials (BOM) lists and assist with correct part selection alongside the Office Administrator and Operations Manager
Stock Management Support
· Oversee stock allocation and parts picking for sales orders
· Assist with tracking supplier quotations, lead times, and delivery updates
· Ensure non-stock components are received, recorded, and added to job boxes
· Support quarterly stock takes to maintain inventory accuracy
· Assist with monitoring the use of Argon and Helium gases within the Cleanroom
Customer & Team Communication
· Support customer updates regarding due dates, start dates, and potential delays
· Coordinate installation schedules with the Installations team and engineer availability
· Assist with preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RA/MS)
· Gather post-completion documentation and support delivery of O&M manuals to customers
Documentation & Quality Assurance
· Maintain and update project documentation on Teams and SharePoint
· Record key communications within the Work In Progress channel
· Ensure completed job files are correctly archived for audit and reference
Health & Safety Compliance
· Monitor adherence to Health & Safety standards across production activities
· Support the implementation of safe working practices
· Maintain housekeeping standards across the shopfloor and Cleanroom
Strategic Support & Continuous Improvement
· Maintain awareness of Directors’ and Operations Manager’s plans
· Actively support delivery of operational objectives
· Contribute ideas to improve production, scheduling, and stock management processes
· Support updates to production and stock management systems
Requirements for the Operations Supervisor role
Skills:
· Strong organisational and coordination skills
· Excellent communication skills across multiple departments
· Proactive and solution-focused approach
· High attention to detail
Experience:
· Previous experience in an operations, production, or supervisory role
· Experience working within construction or site-based environments (desirable)
· Familiarity with orbital welding techniques (advantageous)
Perks and Benefits
· Competitive salary (£40,000 – £45,000)
· Company pension scheme
· Subsidised gym membership
· Health & wellbeing programme
· Private medical insurance
Safeguarding Statement for the successful Operations Supervisor
All positions recruited at Green Bee Recruitment are subject to a right to work in the UK and any other relevant compliance checks.
This job advert is not all-inclusive, and certain activities, duties, or responsibilities may be required of the employee as needed.