Logistics Manager - Manufacturing

Unipart; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

33 days holiday

Pension

Bonus

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Unipart Coventry is recruiting a Logistics Manager for a flagship manufacturing project, overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment. You will implement lean pull systems, drive inbound/outbound logistics, and ensure robust material control to scale from zero to 200+ site employees in 16 weeks.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams, optimise inventory and costs, and embed Unipart Way principles across the site while maintaining SHE

Qualifications

• Logistics leadership experience in high-volume automotive, industrial, or JIT manufacturing environments.
• Experience implementing and sustaining material pull systems, Kanban, and line-side architectures.
• Strong command of MRP/ERP software, production scheduling techniques, and material control systems.
• Track record of managing logistics projects, driving supplier performance, and leading warehousing/planning teams.
• Strategic thinker with ability to scale operations into a standalone business unit.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain and Material Control - Oversee inbound logistics, production planning, material expediting, and outbound shipping.
• JIT and Pull Systems - Implement and sustain Lean pull systems, line-side replenishment, and constraint management.
• Inventory and Cost Optimisation - Drive inventory accuracy, maximise turns, minimise stock values, and support cost estimations for scale-up milestones.
• Culture and The Unipart Way - Embed best-in-class logistics operations with standardised work and visual communication cells
• Health, Safety, and Compliance - Maintain SHE standards across warehouse and material handling interfaces
• Change Management - Adapt to evolving project and shape processes as the initiative unfolds.

Skills

Logistics Leadership

Lean Pull Systems

MRP/ERP Systems

Project Leadership

Strategic Vision

Job description

Logistics Manager - Manufacturing

Coventry

Up to £70,000 plus car/car allowance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

About the Role

Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart's Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this strategic project will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 total site employees within a 16-week window. We are seeking a high-calibre Logistics Manager to architect and manage end-to-end site supply chain operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will establish showcase inbound/outbound logistics, build robust pull systems, and drive world‑class material control in a demanding manufacturing environment.

• Supply Chain and Material Control - Oversee line management across inbound logistics, production planning, material expediting, and outbound shipping
• JIT and Pull System Execution - Implement and sustain Lean pull systems, line-side replenishment, and constraint management to ensure seamless manufacturing delivery
• Inventory and Cost Optimisation - Drive inventory accuracy, maximise inventory turns, minimise stock values, and support logistics cost estimations for scale-up milestones
• Culture and The Unipart Way - Establish best-in‑class, 'showcase' logistics operations by embedding Unipart Way tools, standardised work, continuous improvement, and visual communication cells
• Health, Safety, and Compliance - Maintain stringent SHE standards across all warehouse and material handling environments while managing supplier and customer logistics interfaces
• Change Management - This is a fast‑paced, evolving project where your scope will grow alongside the initiative itself - while core deliverables are clear, flexibility is key - you’ll have the opportunity to shape processes, adapt to changing priorities, and directly influence the project's direction as it unfolds

About You

We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role!

• Logistics Leadership Experience - Proven track record as a Logistics Manager or Supply Chain Manager within high-volume automotive, industrial, or fast-paced JIT manufacturing environments
• Lean and Pull Systems - Demonstrable experience successfully implementing and sustaining material pull systems, Kanban, and line-side supply architectures
• Systems Expertise - Strong command of MRP/ERP software, production scheduling techniques, and material control systems
• Project and Team Leadership - Track record of managing logistics projects, driving supplier performance, and leading high-performing warehousing/planning teams
• Strategic Vision - Driven individual looking to shape an operation with potential to evolve into a standalone business unit

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers' supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it's your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you 'you' - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.

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