Material Flow Manager
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Material Flow Manager
Weston-super-Mare
£45000 - £50000
Key Responsibilities
Daily Operations
- Coordinate daily workflow for logistics team/s
- Oversee logistics, receiving (& inspection), inventory management and storage
- Ensure production lines have necessary materials for uninterrupted assembly
Inventory Management
- Manage inventory levels and accuracy across all locations (and departments)
- Conduct regular inventory assessments and audits, developing and progressing the department in keeping with the lean methodologies of the business
- Collaborate with other departments to optimise space 3D utilisation
Team Leadership
- Lead, train, and motivate staff
- Conduct daily/weekly meetings to discuss workflow, challenges, and improvements
- Foster a high-quality production support team through effective leadership
The successful candidate will be an organised, detail orientated supply chain professional, proficient in inventory management systems and MS Office, as well as being familiar with ERP systems (e.g. EFACS / SAP). Primarily a management/leadership function, you should be willing and capable of being "hands on" when appropriate, able to work with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of your department, while having excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
You will have a clear vision for best practice, a focus on making sustainable change in the pursuit of efficiency, quality and safety. The company has won a significant new contract and have others due to land in the near future, offering the right person, a real opportunity to add value.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious business, with great potential, in a high profile role and will undoubtedly offer the successful applicant an on-going opportunity for personal career development. If you are interested in hearing more, please apply now online with your CV, for immediate review.