Senior Operations Logistics Engineer

Leyland Trucks Ltd; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension plan

Career development

Training opportunities

Safe working environment

Job summary

Leyland Trucks Ltd in Leyland, Lancashire, is seeking a Senior Operations Logistics Engineer to lead improvement activities within the Materials function, delivering safety, quality, delivery and cost gains across the production supply chain.

You will supervise Material Handling Supervisors, drive new processes and layouts, and analyse data to identify opportunities. Strong Excel/data analytics and UK/Europe travel readiness are essential; Six Sigma belt is desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills (Essential).
• Experience leading, coaching and developing individuals and teams (Essential).
• Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to manage competing priorities (Essential).
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Essential).
• Experience using reporting and data analytics tools to support decision-making (Essential).
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and coach Material Handling Supervisors and teams.
• Identify and deliver significant business improvements through new processes and systems.
• Balance production priorities with longer-term improvement initiatives.
• Develop departmental safety performance through risk assessment processes.
• Maintain inventory accuracy via effective material movement and control.
• Support development of internal processes and layouts for future product introductions.
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Travel within the UK and Europe when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership coaching

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Travel willingness

Education

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (Desirable)

Tools

Excel

Data analytics tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Leyland, Lancashire | £45,000 - £58,000 + Excellent Benefits

Drive Performance. Lead Change. Shape the Future.

Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Operations Logistics Engineer to join our established Materials team in Leyland.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading logistics operations, developing people and processes, and delivering continuous improvement within one of Europe's most advanced truck manufacturing facilities.

About Us

As part of PACCAR, a global leader in the design and manufacture of premium trucks, Leyland Trucks is one of Britain's most respected and innovative manufacturing businesses.

The Materials team is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of components to the assembly line while maintaining optimal inventory levels, maximising efficiency and supporting world-class manufacturing performance.

Why Join Leyland Trucks?

At Leyland Trucks, you'll be joining an organisation that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas matter
• Opportunities to lead improvement projects that make a real business impact
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Exposure to a wide range of operational and logistics challenges
• The opportunity to work within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation

The Opportunity

As a Senior Operations Logistics Engineer, you'll lead operational improvement activities across the Materials function, while supporting and developing teams to deliver outstanding performance in safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and coach Material Handling Supervisors and operational teams
• Identify and deliver significant business improvement opportunities through new processes and systems
• Manage a complex and varied workload, balancing production-critical priorities with longer-term improvement initiatives
• Develop departmental safety performance through the management and enhancement of risk assessment processes
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through effective material movement and control
• Support the development of internal processes and layouts for future product introductions
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
• Support occasional business travel within the UK and Europe when required

About You

We're looking for a proactive, analytical and people-focused professional who can drive change, influence stakeholders and deliver results.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills (Essential)
• Experience leading, coaching and developing individuals and teams (Essential)
• A self-motivated and flexible approach with the ability to manage competing priorities (Essential)
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Essential)
• Experience using reporting and data analytics tools to support decision-making (Essential)
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification (Desirable)
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe when required

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Leyland Trucks, we believe diverse teams build stronger businesses. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and develop their careers.

We are proud supporters of the PACCAR Women's Association and actively promote greater diversity across our workforce and the wider industry.

In addition to a competitive salary of £45,000-£58,000, depending on experience, you'll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Aviva Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension
• Extensive learning, development and training opportunities
• Support for professional qualifications and career advancement
• A professional, innovative and safe working environment with significant responsibility and autonomy

It's important to us that we run an inclusive recruitment process to support candidates with all abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know so that we may support you.

Proudly supporting those who serve and their families.