Materials & Logistics Manager — Lean, Compliance & Growth

Vanrath; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

VANRATH in Belfast is seeking an Assistant Manager - Materials & Logistics to lead a high-performing team and optimise materials, warehousing and logistics operations. You will drive safety, compliance and efficiency while supporting business growth across the site.

Reporting into the site leadership, you will oversee inbound/outbound materials, coordinate with warehousing, logistics providers and cross-functional functions to improve service, capacity, and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Production Management, Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• At least seven years' experience in a manufacturing, distribution or logistics environment.
• Minimum four years' experience in a supervisory or people management role.
• Strong experience in logistics operations, warehouse management systems, capacity planning and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing materials and logistics team.
• Oversee inbound and outbound materials, warehousing, logistics providers and operational resources.
• Ensure operations meet quality, regulatory, financial, trade compliance, health and safety and cost requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, daily management, standard work and structured problem-solving.
• Manage budgets, headcount, expenditure and capital requirements, taking corrective action where needed.
• Partner with internal teams to support new product introductions, business integrations, capacity planning and waste reduction.
• Optimise warehouse procedures, systems, technologies and processes to support compliant operations and future growth.

Skills

People leadership

Logistics operations

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Production/Engineering

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Capacity planning

Job description

VANRATH in Belfast is seeking an Assistant Manager - Materials & Logistics to lead a high-performing team and optimise materials, warehousing and logistics operations. You will drive safety, compliance and efficiency while supporting business growth across the site.

Reporting into the site leadership, you will oversee inbound/outbound materials, coordinate with warehousing, logistics providers and cross-functional functions to improve service, capacity, and cost performance.