At SIG Distribution, we are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of specialist building materials, focused on interiors, insulation, and construction solutions. With decades of expertise, a vast branch network, and a commitment to outstanding customer service, we’re more than a distributor we’re a trusted partner helping our customers deliver successful projects, every time.
We are looking for an organised and efficient Operations Supervisor to join our team in our Norwich branch, being our senior operational management for our early shift.
What’s the role?
As the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for supporting and coordinating the daily warehouse and transport activities in line with SIG policies. Your key role will be route planning and managing the efficiency of our fleet along side our other operational supervisor, as well as covering all operational areas of the logistics department.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for supervising and guiding a team of drivers & warehouse operatives assigning tasks correctly.
• Manage the teams workload effectively, ensuring completion of tasks and meeting the required KPI’s
• Review third party costs by contributing and managing third party costs in relation to agency spend.
• Promote a culture of health & safety, ensuring recording of incidents, near misses and PI’s.
• Accountable for overseeing the receiving, storage and distribution of goods in the warehouse.
• Manage transport activities to ensure operations run seamlessly.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all required training, ensuring operatives FLT, Reach Truck and other licenses are maintained and up to date.

What you’ll bring:

• Good understanding of IT software package, including Microsoft Office.
• Budget management awareness
• Experience of planning/routing of transport fleet
• Evidence of improving warehouse effectiveness
• Experience of leading and managing performance of warehouse team and workforce planning effectively

• Problem solving skills and strong attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period
• Company pension with up to 7.5% employer contribution.
• Life assurance (up to 4x salary).
• SIG Share Incentive Plan
• Employee Discounts from top high street and online brands
• Access to structured development through our Operations Academy, Apprenticeships, and on-demand training via our Learning System.

SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider additional applications we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

• Responsible for supervising and guiding a team of drivers & warehouse operatives assigning tasks correctly.
• Manage the teams workload effectively, ensuring completion of tasks and meeting the required KPI’s
• Review third party costs by contributing and managing third party costs in relation to agency spend.
• Promote a culture of health & safety, ensuring recording of incidents, near misses and PI’s.
• Accountable for overseeing the receiving, storage and distribution of goods in the warehouse.
• Manage transport activities to ensure operations run seamlessly.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all required training, ensuring operatives FLT, Reach Truck and other licenses are maintained and up to date