Logistics & Packing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de fabrication alimentaire dynamique recherche un Logistics or Supply Chain Manager pour gérer les opérations logistiques sur un site au Pays de Galles. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience en FMCG et en management d'équipe, et sera un acteur clé dans la définition de la stratégie logistique. Ce rôle offre un environnement de travail collaboratif et un package salarial compétitif avec des possibilités de développement professionnel.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la logistique et la gestion de stock dans des environnements FMCG.
• Expérience en gestion d'équipe et engagement des employés.
• Capacité à traiter et présenter des ensembles de données.

Responsibilities

• Gérer la logistique et la planification sur un site occupé.
• Assurer la satisfaction des employés et établir une culture de sécurité.
• Suivre les KPI et optimiser les processus.

Skills

People management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Data presentation

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

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Would you like to live 10 minutes from beautiful beaches and within an hour’s drive of the scenic Brecon Beacons? Are you a Logistics or Supply Chain Manager looking for an opportunity to make an impact on a forward-thinking FMCG manufacturer striving to become best in class?

Our client is a respected and growing food manufacturer part of a hugely successful international business, supplying high quality products globally. The site in West Wales is profitable, growing fast, and has seen recent multi-million-pound investment. This is a fantastic period to join the site leadership team, with several members who are recent additions to the business, in its pursuit of continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence. The business invests in great people and values their skills, enthusiasm and original thinking. As such, the ideal candidate will have high potential to be a key part of the business’s succession planning.

About the job

• You will be responsible for operational and strategic management of the busy site’s logistics and planning 365 days a year– covering raw materials supply and movement, product storage, packaging and distribution (managing the 3PL relationship). Heading the Logistics, Planning and Packing team of circa 30.
• Reporting to the Site Director, you will be an integral part of the Management team. You will be responsible for defining the overall logistics & planning strategy at the site and be able to take hands-on action when issues occur.

Furthermore, you will

• Ensure a high degree of employee satisfaction, involvement, development and performance.
• Establish a safety-first focus across planning, packaging and warehouse environments.
• Define and follow up on KPIs and ensure lean processes.
• Work closely with the site management group to secure optimal site operations.
• Communicate with suppliers and global sales divisions to align supplies, production plans and sales forecasts.

Who are you?

As a leader you set the direction and help your team grow through coaching and a focus on mutual respect between colleagues, as well as a cohesive work environment. You use your sharp analytical sense combined with the ability to see the full picture, to turn challenges into solutions. Your management style is delegating and engaging, and you are known for your inviting and accommodating nature. Moreover, you establish good relationships and can easily collaborate with fellow managers from other departments.

• You probably have a few years of experience within logistics, planning and stock management in FMCG environments (be it food, drink, chemicals or other high-volume processing sectors) and understand the operational hands-on aspects as well as how to drive strategic optimisations.
• You have experience with people management and know how to engage your employees.
• You have experience with gathering, processing and presenting large data sets in a digestible format.
• You have experience with SAP or other leading ERP/MRP systems and know the lean principles.

What's on offer?

A highly competitive salary + relocation + excellent benefits. You will also get to work for a market leader with a high calibre team and get to experience the warm work environment that oozes across the site. Furthermore, you will join a company committed to professional development and promoting from within. Their positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you.

Are you the one we're looking for? Apply now by clicking the apply button or, for an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Simon Owens: [emailprotected] or 07799646483