Production Controller and Logistics Manager

Barker Ross; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive components manufacturer in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Production Controller & Logistics Manager. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to manage logistics and operational efficiency. Candidates should have experience in automotive manufacturing and a passion for fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. The position offers a supportive environment focused on quality of service.

Benefits

Supportive workplace culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience within an automotive manufacturing environment with high standards for quality and health and safety.
• Ability to foster a culture of sustained excellence and team collaboration.
• Skilled in meticulous planning and logistics management.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound supply, storage, logistics, and coordinate outbound delivery.
• Identify efficiencies around material flow and storage.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Proactivity

Team collaboration

Tools

5s

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior Production Controller & Logistics Manager to join a highly customer centric, successful, international automotive component manufacturing business in Northamptonshire. As a people-oriented organisation, they are keen to hear from ambitious, well-educated, innovative individuals who are committed to leading teams, nurturing talent, fully developing the role and driving results through collaborative teamwork where each person is made to feel valued and their contribution really counts. It will take a very high calibre, energetic individual who is results-oriented and enjoys challenging the status quo, constructively, with professionalism to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the site. There is huge potential for a skilled, resilient, team focused leader to make a massive impact in the business and make the role their own.

This exciting opportunity for Production Controller and Logistics Manager will require a particular skill set as the scope of the role is wide and varied. You will be a naturally energetic, motivational leader with drive and passion in what you do, capable of creating a collaborative team ethic and developing that positive environment. In its simplest form, responsibilities range from managing inbound supply, the storage of component parts, the logistics and movement of these around the site and then coordinating outbound delivery. Meticulous planning and the ability to identify efficiencies around material flow and storage will be a prerequisite. 5s, Kaizen, Six Sigma experience will be a huge advantage.

It is essential that you have experience within an automotive manufacturing environment, hold exacting standards when it comes to quality and health and safety and are looking for an opportunity to raise the bar when it comes to fostering a culture of sustained excellence. As you will be working inter-departmentally, and liaising with a number of stakeholders, you be a natural communicator, engaging, professional, pro-active and analytical with the ability to influence in supporting the development of the vision of the company.

This is a great platform to be part of a friendly and supportive business that is passionate about their people and quality of service.

Send you CV for immediate consideration!

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound supply, the storage of component parts, the logistics and movement around the site and coordinate outbound delivery.
• Demonstrate meticulous planning and identify efficiencies around material flow and storage; leverage 5s, Kaizen, Six Sigma experience where possible.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience within an automotive manufacturing environment with high standards for quality and health and safety.
• Natural communicator, engaging, professional, pro-active and analytical with the ability to influence and support the development of the company vision.
• Willingness to foster a culture of sustained excellence and develop a collaborative team environment.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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