Logistics Improvement Lead

Meridian Business Support; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus scheme

Share purchase scheme

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee discounts

Long-term training and development

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting a Logistics Improvement Lead for a leading international manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent. The role blends site leadership with project delivery to drive warehousing, distribution and supply chain improvements.

You’ll lead improvement initiatives, develop standard processes and embed change, while working with experienced leaders in a high-potential environment that offers development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Several years’ experience in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience leading projects or improvement initiatives; some supervision exposure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; SAP EWM experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics and process improvement projects from planning through to implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and process mapping techniques.
• Monitor KPIs and analyse operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support ISO and BSI audit activities and maintain compliance standards.
• Develop process documentation and promote best practice across the site.
• Work closely with colleagues to gain engagement and embed change.

Skills

Lean principles

Project leadership

Communication

Excel

SAP EWM (advantageous)

Education

Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain

Job description

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

To be successful in this Logistics Improvement Lead role, you'll ideally have:

• 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 activitiesSome 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.

What's in it for You?

• 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.