Logistics Team Leader | Aerospace Manufacturing

DART Aerospace; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Pension

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

DART Aerospace - F.P.T. Industries in Portsmouth, UK, seeks a Logistic Team Leader to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will lead a team of logistics and dispatch operators and coordinate inbound, outbound and internal material flows. The role requires strong leadership and communication, experience with warehouse operations and SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems, plus a UK driving licence (forklift licence preferred).

Qualifications

• Experience leading a logistics or warehouse team in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of logistics and dispatch operators.
• Coordinate inbound, outbound, and internal material flows.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and ERP transactions are completed correctly.
• Support production by maintaining efficient line feeding and stock availability.
• Champion health & safety, quality, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop team capability through coaching and cross-training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Driving Licence

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

ERP systems

Forklift Licence

Job description

Logistics Team Leader | Aerospace Manufacturing

Portsmouth, UK

Are you an experienced logistics professional ready to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment?

At DART Aerospace - F.P.T. Industries, we're looking for a Logistics Team Leader to drive operational excellence and ensure the smooth flow of materials that support the production of mission-critical aerospace products.

What you'll do

As Logistics Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and motivate a team of logistics and dispatch operators.
• Coordinate inbound, outbound, and internal material flows.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and ERP transactions are completed correctly.
• Support production by maintaining efficient line feeding and stock availability.
• Champion health & safety, quality, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop team capability through coaching and cross-training.

What we're looking for

We're seeking someone who has:

• Previous experience leading a logistics or warehouse team in manufacturing (aerospace experience is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• A Forklift Licence (or willingness to obtain one).

Why join DART Aerospace?

• Work on products that support critical aerospace operations worldwide.
• Permanent position with a stable and growing business.
• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off).
• Competitive pension and sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Collaborative culture built on Passion, Accountability, Adaptability, Integrity, and Teamwork.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and making an impact in a world-class manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.