Logistics Supervisor

About the job

Job Title:Logistics Supervisor

Company:Leading UK Manufacturing Business

Location: Staffordshire.

Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 + Package (Monday - Thursday 07:15 - 16:45 - Friday 07:45 - 11:45)

Are you an ambitious, highly skilled, experienced Supervisor in a manufacturing setting with knowledge of SQCDP and Kaisen. Looking to be part of a business who are on a major growth journey?

The Company

We're working with a UK based, market leading manufacturing business, who have a highly impressive and diverse portfolio. Seeking a Logistics Supervisor to add to their established team, you will be joining at a very pivotal time.

This role is an on site position based in Staffordshire.

The Role

• Manage a Team of x4 Direct reports and circa x30 in-directs.
• Responsible for deputising for the Logistics Manager, during periods of absence.
• Oversee a team of Logistics colleagues, ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of the inventory control area and the Goods In and Dispatch area.
• Ensure all stock is correctly located, accounted for and responsible for the stock control of all items received into the business.
• Responsible for the accurate recording of all stock, updating the SQCDP Board on a daily basis role and to ensure all parts are received, transactions completed, and items put away in a timely manner.
• Responsible for parts from time of receipt until time of put away in the correct locations.
• Drive continuous improvements within the area through the SQCDP measures, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Conduct structured morning meetings and further daily communication with the team to ensure clear communication of targets and objectives. Frequent communication of SQCDP status and targets.
• Build and maintain direct relationships with customers and suppliers, providing clear communication on all aspects of day-to-day operations.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the purchasing department.
• Ensure that all Company policies, procedures and legal requirements are adhered to which promote the Company's culture.
• Collaborate with the H&S officer and committee to reduce risks in the area through effective risk assessments.
• Ensure a safe working environment through regular safety controls audits.
• Investigate accidents and enforce all safety controls (method statements and risk assessments) in the area.
• Carry out full Investigations into stock losses and provide clear accurate responses to the Logistics Manager concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Accountable for the accuracy of all Company owned stock in all locations.
• Locating items as quickly as possible after receiving them to BC.
• Participate in any ongoing investigations and provide clear accurate responses to Customer Concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Report any quality concerns to their line manager and actively seek to improve quality whilst carrying out their duties
• Comply with Company quality standards.
• Regular communication with the Purchasing Team to ensure that they are informed of over stock and early receipts.
• Constantly strive for productivity gains through VA activity and removal or 8 wastes.
• Engage team in Ci activities, Kaizen, 5S and problem-solving activities (Project Charters, Challenge Zero)

The Candidate

The successful candidate for the Logistics Supervisor opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:

• 5+ years of Supervisory / Management experience in a Manufacturing and Production environment - Essential
• Familiarity with problem-solving, lean thinking and lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, 5S, CI - Essential
• In-depth understanding of Logistics / Manufacturing processes - Essential.
• Good knowledge of ERP / SQCDP - Essential
• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint presentation skills - Essential
• Be commutable to Staffordshire - Essential.

The Salary & Benefits Package

• Salary - £35,000- £37,000
• Working hours - (Mon - Thurs - 07.15 - 16.45, Friday 07.45 - 11.45)
• Holidays - 25 days Annual leave, plus BH's and 1 additional day to celebrate birthday.
• Critical Illness insurance.
• DIS - 1x Annual Salary
• Pension 5% matched.
• Plus additional benefits