Logistics Manager

ASC Connections; Blackheath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections is partnering with a manufacturing and supply chain leader to appoint an on-site Automotive Logistics Manager near Halesowen. You will lead the warehouse and transport operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant day-to-day activities for a Tier 1 automotive network.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of managing end-to-end logistics in automotive environments, with focus on JIT/JIS and EDI workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in logistics/transport/supply chain within automotive or precision manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading on-site warehouse/logistics teams.
• Strong relationships and communication with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.
• Knowledge of automotive logistics frameworks (EDI, JIT/JIS) and standard warehouse practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site point of contact for Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, maintaining robust relationships and resolving delivery queries.
• Lead and develop the on-site warehouse and logistics teams, promoting safety, accountability and daily engagement.
• Oversee daily transport networks, inbound milk-runs and outbound distribution to meet JIT/JIS schedules with minimal line stoppages.
• Coordinate readiness for new product introductions and component changes with production and customers.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards, EDI systems, and OEM packaging/labeling guidelines.
• Drive shop-floor lean initiatives to improve warehouse and logistics efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

On-site team management

Lean / continuous improvement

Education

Supply Chain/Logistics qualification (CILT/CIPS bonus)

Tools

EDI systems

Job description

Automotive Logistics Manager

Location: Halesowen, West Midlands (Fully On-Site)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Opportunity

As a specialist automotive recruitment partner, we are currently collaborating with an established manufacturing and supply chain organisation to secure a hands‑on Automotive Logistics Manager for their facility near Halesowen.

Situated right in the heart of the West Midlands automotive corridor, this is a fully on‑site role where leadership and communication are everything. You will take charge of daily supply chain, warehousing, and transport operations‑leading your on‑site team from the front and serving as the key operational bridge for our client's customer network.

Crucially, we are looking for someone who excels at building strong working relationships, possessing a proven background in managing day‑to‑day operations with Tier 1 automotive businesses and OEMs.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Management: Act as the trusted, day‑to‑day operational point of contact for Tier 1 automotive suppliers and major OEMs, building robust relationships and resolving any delivery queries proactively.
• Team Leadership & People Management: Lead, mentor, and inspire your on‑site warehouse and logistics teams. Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture focused on safety, accountability, clear communication, and daily engagement.
• Inbound & Outbound Execution: Oversee daily transport networks, inbound milk‑runs, and outbound distribution, ensuring JIT (Just‑in‑Time) and JIS (Just‑in‑Sequence) schedules are met with zero line stoppages.
• Launch & Programme Support: Coordinate logistics readiness for new product introductions and component changes, working closely with internal production teams and external customers.
• Operational Compliance: Ensure adherence to automotive quality standards, EDI systems, and specific OEM packaging or labelling guidelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive practical, shop‑floor lean initiatives (5S, waste reduction, process mapping) alongside your team to continuously improve warehouse and logistics efficiency.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Work Arrangement: Full commitment to working fully on‑site at our client's Halesowen facility on a daily basis.
• People Management Expertise: Proven experience leading, motivating, and managing on‑site warehouse, logistics, or transport teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Relationship & Communication Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a track record of successfully managing day‑to‑day operational relationships with Tier 1 automotive suppliers and OEMs.
• Industry Background: Solid operational background (5+ years) in logistics, transport, or supply chain management within an automotive or precision manufacturing environment.
• Technical Familiarity: Practical knowledge of automotive logistics frameworks, such as EDI, JIT/JIS flows, and standard warehouse management practices.
• Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Management (CILT/CIPS are a bonus, but hands‑on leadership experience is the priority).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package reflecting your expertise
• Secure on‑site parking at the Halesowen facility
• Comprehensive pension scheme & employee benefits
• Excellent opportunity to lead and shape a close‑knit operational team within a growing automotive supply hub

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