Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world‑class, high‑performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.
Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all‑electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Material Handling Supervisor to join our dynamic Supply team at our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Hethel.
Summary
To provide supervisory leadership, direction & development in a demanding automotive material handling operations environment, with focus on achievement of plant operational targets relating to safety, delivery, cost, and quality.
What you’ll do
* Responsible for a designated team within plant material operations, including team leaders and material handling operators.
* Plan appropriate shift/working patterns and job assignments for staff, in alignment to the supervisor’s area of work, and overall Material Handling Operations activities.
* Ensuring team is working in accordance with health and safety guidelines and policies, including material handling equipment and the movement of dangerous goods.
* Deliver results in accordance with departmental KPIs relating to safety, stock accuracy, delivery to line and availability.
* Manage absence and holiday absence reporting/planning.
* Manage performance management.
What you’ll bring
* Ensuring the efficient and effective management of direct components from door to point of fit, including receiving, storage, picking and linefeed.
* Safe operation of material handling equipment, including forklift, Tow Tugs/trailers, Lift Stackers and powered pallet trucks.
* To ensure appropriate maintenance and execution of SAP operating system, including Logistics Execution System (LES).
* Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including vehicle launch preparation & material change management in the operational environment.
* Despatch of finished goods and materials to external parties.
Essential
* GCSE Math's and English (or equivalent).
* Able to use MS Office applications – Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook.
* Proven experience in a team leadership or supervisory role.
* Organised, flexible, attention to detail, team player, right first‑time pro‑active approach, good communicator.
* Experience in a material handling role within a manufacturing environment.
What we offer
* 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge‑watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
* Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non‑contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.
* Future‑Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.
* Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress‑free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.
Additional Information
* Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without VISA sponsorship.
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