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Colas

Supervisor

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Colas
We Open the Way.
Oversee store operations, inventory, and supplier management for rail grinding fleet.
13d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Rugby, GB, CV21 1BE
Field
Company Size
~65,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
stock management
material requisition
warehouse documentation
process optimization
supplier negotiation
warranty management
  • Ensure stock is stored correctly and safely
  • Follow all of Colas Rail’s Lifesaving Rules, policies and procedures
  • Carry out stock checks and maintain accurate stock levels and BIN numbers and ensure this is recorded correctly against audit criteria.
  • Coordinate material requisitions and transport for rail grinding machine shipments, optimizing procedures for efficiency.
  • Oversee the repairable float and update supplier reorder details in the relevant system.
  • Lead a small stores team, ensuring sufficient staffing and training for key activities.
  • Maintain accurate warehouse documentation for audits and ensure compliance with ISO standards.
  • Reduce waste in picking time by optimizing procedures, store layout, and staff utilization
  • Identify initiatives to improve supplier performance and reduce costs.
  • Support rail grinding fleet maintenance by coordinating overhauled equipment.
  • Attend safety briefs and disseminate when required, complete close calls and safety conversations.
  • Collaborate with finance to ensure budget targets are met.
  • Uphold high safety standards, participate in safety initiatives, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Inspect and process deliveries robustly
  • Negotiate with suppliers and monitor performance against KPIs, assisting in the supplier accreditation process.
  • Manage warranties and rejections alongside the engineers
What you bring
microsoft office
forklift
driving licence
materials management
stock control
quality systems
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Structured and methodical approach to problem-solving
  • Experience in managing and developing staff
  • Knowledge and experience in stores/warehouse procedures
  • Experience in stock control
  • Ability to work independently and safely without supervision
  • Materials management and stores qualifications (desirable)
  • Analytical mindset
  • Inquisitive mindset, open to challenging established norms
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
  • Experience with material management functions in business systems
  • Competence in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines effectively
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of quality systems and management practices
  • Possession of a clean road vehicle driving license
  • Experience with forklift and pallet trucks
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
  • Commitment to ongoing personal development through training opportunities
  • We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
50+
Global Presence
Operates in over 50 countries across five continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
  • A global leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure.
  • Expertise spans across sectors including roads, railways, airports, seaports, and urban development projects.
  • Significant focus on road construction and maintenance, from local roads to major highways.
  • Active in railway sector, involving design, construction, and maintenance of rail networks, including high-speed lines, conventional tracks, and urban transport systems.
  • Specializes in waterproofing solutions to protect buildings and structures from water damage.
  • Engages in production and recycling of construction materials, contributing to a more circular economy in the construction industry.
Culture + Values
  • **Caring:** Being driven by the duty to care, including self-care, care for employees, care for customers and partners, care for the environment and society, and acting ethically while preserving the safety of those who work with us.
  • **Sharing:** Believing that multicultural diversity in terms of nationality, gender, and thought, along with teamwork and cross-disciplinary bridges, are a source of progress and new ideas.
  • **Daring:** Being born from an innovative mindset, shaped by a pioneering corporate culture, and driven to move forward, explore new horizons, and reinvent ourselves, allowing for the launch of ideas and initiatives that create value.
Environment + Sustainability
46.5% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
Aims to reduce direct CO2 emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.
  • Promotes low-carbon technologies, such as low-carbon cements and increased recycling in asphalt production.
  • Implements biodiversity protection strategies, including habitat preservation and invasive species management.
  • Committed to the circular economy, recycling waste and materials from deconstruction.
Inclusion & Diversity
2021
Year of Initiative Launch
Launched the employer brand #DrivenBy to focus on attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent while promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities and those far from the job market.
  • Actively promotes gender diversity by encouraging more women to pursue careers, particularly in engineering roles.
  • Launched the 'WE COLAS RAIL' network to become a reference for inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities.
  • Combats sexism through initiatives like #StOpE, which aims to stop sexist behaviors in the workplace.
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