Material Planning Logistics Manager
GBP45,000 - GBP50,000 DOE.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Pension contribution.
Day Shift Hours
Monday – Thursday 08:30, Friday 08:30. 37.5 hours a week. 1 hour lunch break.
The hours can be flexible based on a Monday – Friday 37.5 hour week for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
* Manage a team of Supervisors and Warehouse Operatives.
* Lead, guide and develop the team.
* Able to conduct review meetings with members of staff.
* Manage team performance.
* Manage department KPIs.
* Plan materials required with production.
* Ensure the inventory is kept fully stocked.
* Manage the procurement process.
* Manage the movement of products from manufacturing to dispatch.
* Work closely with other departments.
* Able to support projects.
* Implement 5S and lean manufacturing to drive continuous improvement.
* Process documentation and administration.
* Ensure the department adheres to Health & Safety standards.
* Build a relationship and work closely with the selected recruitment agency.
* Manage the recruitment process in the warehouse.
* Induct and train new members of staff.
* Be hands‑on and support with operations.
* Lead a team, support development within the team and build rapport with new & existing team members to push the department forward.
* Be responsible for planning and procurement of materials in production, receiving, storing & preparing products for shipment.
* Be involved with operations and have a hands‑on approach to ensure deadlines are met.
* Implement progressive ways of working to enhance efficiencies and work closely with other departments within the organisation.
* Manage materials, inventory and the whole logistics process whilst focusing on continuous improvement.
* Operate SAP & ERP systems.
Qualifications
* Experience using SAP and ERP systems.
* Strong understanding of IT.
* Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
* Previous experience working in a fast‑paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
Benefits
* Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Pension contribution.
* Flexible working hours on a Monday – Friday 37.5 hour week for the right candidate.
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