Senior Operations Logistics Manager; AWDO-P15295

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

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.

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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

• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience leading, coaching and developing individuals and teams
• Self-motivated and flexible approach with the ability…