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Logistics Supervisor

Loom Talent

England

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 37,000

Full time

29 days ago

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Logistics Supervisor in Staffordshire. The successful candidate will manage logistics operations, ensuring efficient inventory handling and team leadership. In-depth knowledge of logistics processes and supervisory experience are essential, with a salary ranging from £35,000 to £37,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays and 1 additional day for birthday
Critical Illness insurance
Pension plan 5% matched
DIS - 1x Annual Salary
Additional benefits

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Supervisory experience in a Manufacturing environment.
  • In-depth understanding of Logistics / Manufacturing processes.
  • Good knowledge of ERP / SQCDP and computer literacy essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of 4 direct reports and 30 indirects.
  • Oversee operations in inventory control and dispatch.
  • Drive continuous improvements using SQCDP measures.

Skills

Supervisory experience
Lean manufacturing techniques
Logistics processes
ERP knowledge
Computer literacy

Education

5+ years in Manufacturing/Production

Job description

About the job

About the job

Job Title:Logistics Supervisor

Company:Leading UK Manufacturing Business

Location: Staffordshire.

Salary: 35,000 to 37,000 + Package (Monday - Thursday 07:15 - 16:45 - Friday 07:45 - 11:45)

Are you an ambitious, highly skilled, experienced Supervisor in a manufacturing setting with knowledge of SQCDP and Kaisen. Looking to be part of a business who are on a major growth journey?

The Company

We're working with a UK based, market leading manufacturing business, who have a highly impressive and diverse portfolio. Seeking a Logistics Supervisor to add to their established team, you will be joining at a very pivotal time.

This role is an on site position based in Staffordshire.

The Role

  • Manage a Team of x4 Direct reports and circa x30 in-directs.
  • Responsible for deputising for the Logistics Manager, during periods of absence.
  • Oversee a team of Logistics colleagues, ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of the inventory control area and the Goods In and Dispatch area.
  • Ensure all stock is correctly located, accounted for and responsible for the stock control of all items received into the business.
  • Responsible for the accurate recording of all stock, updating the SQCDP Board on a daily basis role and to ensure all parts are received, transactions completed, and items put away in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for parts from time of receipt until time of put away in the correct locations.
  • Drive continuous improvements within the area through the SQCDP measures, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
  • Conduct structured morning meetings and further daily communication with the team to ensure clear communication of targets and objectives. Frequent communication of SQCDP status and targets.
  • Build and maintain direct relationships with customers and suppliers, providing clear communication on all aspects of day-to-day operations.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with the purchasing department.
  • Ensure that all Company policies, procedures and legal requirements are adhered to which promote the Company's culture.
  • Collaborate with the H&S officer and committee to reduce risks in the area through effective risk assessments.
  • Ensure a safe working environment through regular safety controls audits.
  • Investigate accidents and enforce all safety controls (method statements and risk assessments) in the area.
  • Carry out full Investigations into stock losses and provide clear accurate responses to the Logistics Manager concerns in a professional and timely manner.
  • Accountable for the accuracy of all Company owned stock in all locations.
  • Locating items as quickly as possible after receiving them to BC.
  • Participate in any ongoing investigations and provide clear accurate responses to Customer Concerns in a professional and timely manner.
  • Report any quality concerns to their line manager and actively seek to improve quality whilst carrying out their duties
  • Comply with Company quality standards.
  • Regular communication with the Purchasing Team to ensure that they are informed of over stock and early receipts.
  • Constantly strive for productivity gains through VA activity and removal or 8 wastes.
  • Engage team in Ci activities, Kaizen, 5S and problem-solving activities (Project Charters, Challenge Zero)

The Candidate

The successful candidate for the Logistics Supervisor opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:

  • 5+ years of Supervisory / Management experience in a Manufacturing and Production environment - Essential
  • Familiarity with problem-solving, lean thinking and lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, 5S, CI - Essential
  • In-depth understanding of Logistics / Manufacturing processes - Essential.
  • Good knowledge of ERP / SQCDP - Essential
  • Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint presentation skills - Essential
  • Be commutable to Staffordshire - Essential.

The Salary & Benefits Package

  • Salary - 35,000- 37,000
  • Working hours - (Mon - Thurs - 07.15 - 16.45, Friday 07.45 - 11.45)
  • Holidays - 25 days Annual leave, plus BH's and 1 additional day to celebrate birthday.
  • Critical Illness insurance.
  • DIS - 1x Annual Salary
  • Pension 5% matched.
  • Plus additional benefits

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