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Yard Team Supervisor Pollington, Goole Competitive Salary + Benefits 40 hours per week Marshalls Water Management is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete drainage and bespoke products with manufacturing sites in Pollington and Mells. Part of the Marshalls Group; the brand is synonymous with quality; supplying prestigious landmarks across the UK. We’re a Superbrand since 2010 and did you know we've paved every square on the monopoly board?! We now have a new opportunity for a Yard Team Supervisor, known within Marshalls as an Operations Team Manager  to support our Operations Manager to exceed KPIs by ensuring that business objectives are cascaded through to our manufacturing teams, engaging the ‘hearts and minds’ of the company’s employees to create and sustain a pro-active culture in all disciplines across the business! So, what’s the mission? As Yard Team Manager at Marshalls plc, you’ll lead the safe and efficient operation of a busy civils and drainage yard, ensuring effective yard utilisation and on-time deliveries. You’ll oversee the movement of stock from production into the yard and through to dispatch, including the safe loading and unloading of vehicles and the use of mobile plant equipment such as FLTs, loading shovels, and telehandlers. Working closely with production and transport teams, you’ll drive performance, reduce waste, and maintain high quality standards across all yard activities. You’ll manage a team of circa 25 operatives, taking responsibility for all first-line people management including attendance, holidays, training, welfare, and discipline. Through clear communication, regular briefings, and visible leadership, you’ll ensure your team operate plant and equipment safely and efficiently, maintain excellent housekeeping standards, and consistently deliver against KPI targets in a performance-driven environment. Health and safety will be central to your role, with responsibility for ensuring full compliance with company policies and site standards, and promoting best working practices at all times. You’ll take a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe behaviours while remaining hands-on in the yard during busy periods, leading by example and continuously identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, develop your team, and enhance overall site performance. What are the mission-critical skills? Experience managing yard, logistics, or manufacturing operations ideally in construction, civils, or heavy industry Proven background in team leadership managing circa 25 staff Experience with stock control, dispatch, and warehouse/yard flow Hands-on experience with mobile plant equipment e.g. FLTs, telehandlers, loading shovels Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including risk assessments and safe systems of work. Coordinate yard activity and dispatch to meet customer demand and on-time delivery targets. Lead, motivate, and develop a team of operatives to achieve performance, safety, and quality goals. Deliver training to maintain plant competency and build a flexible, multi-skilled workforce. Identify and resolve operational issues, driving continuous improvement and reducing waste. Maintain accurate records of stock, dispatch, and yard performance. Ensure routine equipment checks and work with maintenance teams to minimise downtime. Carry out regular inspections, maintaining high housekeeping standards and addressing safety concerns promptly. Requirements Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role within the concrete or wider construction materials industry (desirable). Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective decisions under pressure. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Relevant IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word et