Job Description
Position Title: Logistics Team Lead
Location: Hartlepool
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Division / Unit / Dept: Shipping
Job Objectives:
Provide day-to-day leadership of the Shipping department by advising and directing the team to ensure a prompt and efficient shipping service for the Company in compliance with all transportation regulations.
Scope of Position:
* Number of Subordinates: 3
* Financial Volume: Approx. £1m transport spend PA
* Other Shipping: ~1,500 order lines PCM
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Development
* Lead the implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to improve operational performance.
General and Task Management
1. Ensure regulatory compliance for the import and export of goods.
2. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
3. Implement best practice logistics policies and procedures for the HPL & TSS sites to improve operational and financial performance.
4. Address escalations to help resolve Shipping department issues.
5. Attend s...