The Company
Founded in 1969, IAE is the UK’s largest manufacturer of agricultural livestock handling and feeding equipment, as well as industrial security fencing. As a family-owned business with approximately 400+ employees, IAE prides itself on quality and innovation in manufacturing.
The Role
IAE is seeking a proactive and organised Distribution Supervisor to support and enhance the daily operations of our busy distribution yard. Reporting to the Distribution Manager, this key role is responsible for managing day-to-day distribution activity, maximising operational efficiency, and ensuring all processes align with company standards and customer requirements.
Based at our Stoke-on-Trent facility, the successful candidate will lead teams across loading, picking, customer collections, and goods-in, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily distribution activities including loading, picking, customer collections, and goods-inwards.
- Prioritise daily load schedules to maximise productivity and maintain timely delivery and collection slots.
- Communicate effectively with the Distribution Manager, Supervisors, and Team Leaders to ensure shift handovers and daily targets are met.
- Monitor and manage staff performance to ensure high levels of supervision, safety, and compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Ensure all operatives are trained and proficient in the use of scanning systems; investigate and rectify any stock inaccuracies.
- Maintain accuracy in inventory management
- Liaise with weighbridge operators to ensure all delivery documentation is processed correctly.
- Monitor product damage, maintain the damage log, and conduct investigations to address root causes.
- Act as a point of contact between the distribution team and other departments to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, procedures, and internal documentation while ensuring data protection protocols are upheld.
- Promote and enforce a strong health and safety culture throughout the department.
Benefits:
The above position will be rewarded with a permanent contract, progressive rates of pay, 32 days paid holidays per year plus loyalty days (up to 34 days), auto enrolment into our pension scheme which includes 5% employer contributions and employee life insurance. Other benefits include company sick pay, a cycle to work scheme. All employees are encouraged to develop within their role, therefore additional training will be given where necessary.
Working Hours (rotates weekly, 39 hours per week)
Week 1: Monday - Thursday 05:45 - 13:45, Friday 05:45 - 12:45
Week 2: Monday - Thursday 14:00 - 22:00, Friday 13:00 - 20:00
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £36,218.67-£40,705.98 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
