Senior Operations Logistics Manager

Leyland Trucks / DAF a PACCAR Company; Leyland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Pension plan

Comprehensive medical scheme

Learning & development

Professional qualifications support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, is seeking a Senior Operations Logistics Manager to influence performance across the materials function by leading teams and driving practical process improvements.

You will coach Supervisors, use operational data and reporting tools to identify risks and opportunities, and support future product introductions with occasional UK/European travel.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification required.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing individuals and teams.
• Analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach supervisors and teams to improve performance.
• Identify and deliver significant process improvements.
• Balance priorities across a complex workload.
• Develop safety performance and risk assessment processes.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy and material control.
• Support future product introductions and data-driven decisions.
• Travel within the UK and Europe when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Data analytics

Communication

Negotiation

Decision making

Education

Degree-level qualification

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Senior Operations Logistics Manager

Make a measurable impact on safety, quality, delivery and cost, by joining our team at Leyland Trucks, leading operational improvement, coaching teams and using data to shape better processes. Strong leadership, communication and analytical capability are essential.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Continuous Improvement Manager, Business Improvement Manager, Process Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, Operations Improvement Manager

Benefits include a comprehensive medical scheme, pension, support for professional qualifications and extensive learning and development.

SALARY: £45,000 to £58,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Leyland, Lancashire, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

An opportunity to influence performance across a fast-paced materials function, combining people leadership with practical process improvement.

The Senior Operations Logistics Manager will coach supervisors and operational teams while helping embed safer, more efficient ways of working.

Working across production-critical priorities and improvement initiatives, the Senior Operations Logistics Manager will use operational data, inventory insight and reporting tools to identify risks and opportunities.

The Senior Operations Logistics Manager will also support future product introductions and occasional UK and European business travel, with access to professional development and career progression.

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, collaboration 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

DUTIES

Your duties as the Senior Operations Logistics Manager include:

• Team Leadership and Coaching: Supervise, guide and coach Material Handling Supervisors and operational teams

• Process and Systems Improvement: Identify and deliver significant business improvement opportunities through new processes and systems

• Priority Management: Balance production-critical priorities with longer-term improvement initiatives across a complex and varied workload

• Safety and Risk Assessment: Develop departmental safety performance by managing and enhancing risk assessment processes

• Inventory Accuracy and Material Control: Maintain high inventory accuracy through effective material movement and control

• Process and Layout Development: Support internal process and layout development for future product introductions

• Data Analysis and Insight: Analyse operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement

• UK and European Travel: 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.

ESSENTIAL

• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills

• Experience leading, coaching and developing individuals and teams

• Self-motivated and flexible approach with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Strong analytical capability with advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience using reporting and data analytics tools to support decision-making

• Degree-level qualification

DESIRABLE

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

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.

BENEFITS

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Aviva Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension
• Comprehensive medical scheme including dental, optical and outpatient cover
• Extensive learning, development and training opportunities
• Support for professional qualifications and career advancement
• Professional, innovative and safe working environment with significant responsibility and autonomy

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

JOB REF: AWDO-P15295