Export supervisor

Export Supervisor

📍 East London | 💷 £40,000 – £48,000 + Benefits |

I'm currently recruiting for an Export Supervisor on behalf of a well-established and growing freight forwarding business based in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced export professional looking to step into a leadership role or for an existing supervisor seeking a position where they can make a genuine impact. The successful candidate will take ownership of the export operation, lead a team of five, and play a key role in driving operational efficiency and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the export operation.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational, customer, and supplier issues.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 operational staff.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Work closely with commercial teams to support customer growth and maximise operational performance.
• Monitor workflows, customer queries, and supplier relationships to ensure service levels are maintained.
• Support credit control activities and ensure accounts remain up to date.
• Manage team performance, holiday approvals, and employee development.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong background in export freight forwarding and logistics operations.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Excellent operational knowledge across export processes and documentation.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a passion for improving processes.
• Strong communication, organisational, and people management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of operational performance.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £40,000 – £48,000
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and positive working culture
• Opportunity to shape and improve operational processes
• Stable and growing business with ambitious plans