Job Summary
Lotus Cars Limited is seeking a Material Handling Team Leader for the Supply team at our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Norwich. The role provides leadership, coaching, and ensures efficient handling and distribution of materials.
Responsibilities
* Support and encourage the team to achieve objectives.
* Provide effective handovers to other team members/shifts.
* Allocate daily tasks and organise absence coverage.
* Deputise for the Supervisor when required.
* Report personnel and work‑related issues to the Supervisor/Manager.
* Ensure the team adheres to Health and Safety guidelines.
* Plan job rotation to encourage individual and team flexibility.
* Ensure goods are received, booked, and routed correctly.
* Move materials safely within the factories.
* Accurately store materials in appropriate locations.
* Operate forklifts and mechanical handling equipment safely.
* Maintain inventory accuracy for stock quantity and location.
* Issue material from store to all other locations, internal or external.
* Support all logistics functions as required.
* Operate within Safety Guild lines, including dangerous goods handling.
Qualifications
* GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
* Experience in a material handling role within manufacturing/stores.
* Organised, flexible, detail‑oriented, team player, proactive and good communicator.
* Leadership experience with a proven record of leading a team.
* Good health and attendance record.
* Good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable
* ONC or above in Engineering/Supply Chain subjects, NVQ in Warehouse or Logistics.
* Experience in dispatching, logistics/warehousing/prototype in a car manufacturing company.
* Use of warehouse management systems.
* Experience in automotive manufacturing operations.
* Ability to communicate at all levels from senior management to production workers.
* Licence for mechanical handling equipment.
Benefits
* 25 vacation days plus bank holidays.
* Performance bonus scheme.
* Competitive pension scheme.
* Private healthcare coverage.
Additional Information
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
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