Commercial Team Leader

Commercial Team Leader

Bridgwater

Up to £45,000

Flexible hours, Holidays, Pension

Do you have experience leading a team dealing with production, supply chain or logistics?
Are you comfortable with liaising with customers and dealing with enquiries?
Are you a data‑driven individual with working knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office or an ERP/MRP system?
Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes is currently recruiting for a Planning Team Leader for our client in the Bridgwater area. This is a vital role within the business as you are responsible for sales orders, production schedules and outbound products.

This is a commercial position, you will be the first point of contact for the company for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. You will lead a team of planners processing orders through the business, assessing capacity for incoming demand, and ensuring enquiries and orders are processed.

• Manage the team handling sales orders, manufacturing orders, and expedited production orders in the ERP system.
• Track order statuses, resolve documentation issues, and respond to admin emails.
• Identify supply and purchasing issues that may impact production, communicating delays as needed.
• Support data entry, reporting, and monthly KPI tracking.
• Build strong communication and service relationships with Marketing and other departments.
• Participate in Sales and Operations calls with Global Supply Chain.
• Continuously seek efficiency improvements within the team.
• Monitor on‑time delivery and production lead times.
• Perform 1 to 1s with team members.
• Assess and instigate training requirements for the team.

• Ability to effectively lead a team and be a team player.
• Knowledge of production processes including dispatch and product lines.
• Holistic business understanding.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail.
• IT literate.
• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Leadership experience.

• Up to £45,000
• Flexi hours 37 hours per week
• Early finish Friday at 1pm
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Christmas factory shut now
• Subsidies canteen
• Up to 4% bonus etc
• Pension
• Sick pay plan

If you are interested, please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online.