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Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a leading international manufacturer for a Logistics Improvement Lead to join their Stoke-on-Trent operation. The role drives improvements across warehousing, distribution and supply chain using Lean methods and SAP EWM where applicable.
The successful candidate will have a degree in logistics or related field, several years in logistics/warehousing, demonstrated project leadership, strong communication, and Excel skills, with hybrid working
Qualifications
- Degree in logistics, supply chain, business, industrial engineering or related discipline.
- Several years' experience in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or supply chain operations.
- Experience leading projects, improvement initiatives or operational change activities.
- Some supervisory, team coordination or people leadership exposure.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams.
- Good analytical skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel.
- SAP EWM experience would be advantageous but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Leading logistics and process improvement projects from planning through to implementation.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels and operational performance.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and process mapping techniques.
- Monitoring KPIs and analysing operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Supporting ISO and BSI audit activities and maintaining compliance standards.
- Developing process documentation and promoting best practice across the site.
- Working closely with colleagues to gain engagement and successfully embed change.
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Logistics Improvement Lead Stoke-on-Trent | Circa £55,000 + Bonus | Hybrid Working (1 Day from Home) Career Development Opportunity | SAP EWM Environment
Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a leading international manufacturer for a Logistics Improvement Lead to join their Stoke-on-Trent operation. This position is ideal for a logistics or supply chain professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. Rather than seeking someone with an established senior management background, our client is looking for a high-potential individual with the ambition, drive and capability to grow within the business over time. You'll join a small, close-knit operation where your ideas will have a visible impact. Working alongside experienced leaders, you'll gain exposure to key operational activities while leading improvement projects that enhance efficiency, compliance and performance across the site.
As a Logistics Improvement Lead, you'll play a key role in driving operational improvements across warehousing, distribution and supply chain activities.
- Leading logistics and process improvement projects from planning through to implementation
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels and operational performance
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and process mapping techniques
- Monitoring KPIs and analysing operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Supporting ISO and BSI audit activities and maintaining compliance standards
- Developing process documentation and promoting best practice across the site
- Working closely with colleagues to gain engagement and successfully embed change
- A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline
- Several years' experience within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or supply chain operations
- Experience leading projects, improvement initiatives or operational change activities
- Some supervisory, team coordination or people leadership exposure
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams
- Good analytical skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel
- SAP EWM experience would be advantageous but is not essential
This role could suit candidates currently working as a Logistics Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Continuous Improvement Analyst or Junior Project Manager looking for a broader challenge and clear development opportunities.
- Annual bonus scheme with a strong track record of payment
- Life assurance and income protection
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Employee discounts and reward schemes
- Long-term training and development opportunities within an international organisation
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Hours: Full-time Location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4DG Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 12 Aug 2026 Closing date: 10 Sept 2026
Logistics Improvement Lead Stoke-on-Trent | Circa £55,000 + Bonus | Hybrid Working (1 Day from Home) Career Development Opportunity | SAP EWM Environment
Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a leading international manufacturer for a Logistics Improvement Lead to join their Stoke-on-Trent operation. This position is ideal for a logistics or supply chain professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. Rather than seeking someone with an established senior management background, our client is looking for a high-potential individual with the ambition, drive and capability to grow within the business over time. You'll join a small, close-knit operation where your ideas will have a visible impact. Working alongside experienced leaders, you'll gain exposure to key operational activities while leading improvement projects that enhance efficiency, compliance and performance across the site.
As a Logistics Improvement Lead, you'll play a key role in driving operational improvements across warehousing, distribution and supply chain activities.
- Leading logistics and process improvement projects from planning through to implementation
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels and operational performance
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and process mapping techniques
- Monitoring KPIs and analysing operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Supporting ISO and BSI audit activities and maintaining compliance standards
- Developing process documentation and promoting best practice across the site
- Working closely with colleagues to gain engagement and successfully embed change
- A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline
- Several years' experience within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or supply chain operations
- Experience leading projects, improvement initiatives or operational change activities
- Some supervisory, team coordination or people leadership exposure
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams
- Good analytical skills and confidence using Microsoft Excel
- SAP EWM experience would be advantageous but is not essential
This role could suit candidates currently working as a Logistics Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Continuous Improvement Analyst or Junior Project Manager looking for a broader challenge and clear development opportunities.
- Salary circa £55,000
- Annual bonus scheme with a strong track record of payment
- Annual share purchase scheme
- Hybrid working
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance and income protection
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Employee discounts and reward schemes
- Long-term training and development opportunities within an international organisation
This Logistics Improvement Lead opportunity would suit someone who wants to continue developing their leadership capability, broaden their operational experience and build a long-term career within a successful global business.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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