PLANNING & LOGISTICS MANAGER
TAMWORTH
DAYS
£45,000
We are looking for a motivated Planning & Logistics Manager to join a market-leading manufacturing company in the UK. You will be a key member in ensuring the facility is kept running and the transport is taken care of. The position will appeal to a strong manager looking for their next challenging role within a secure and stable company.
Job Purpose
* Manage and support the production planning, transport planning, and transport teams.
* Plan, coordinate, and optimise the production schedule and logistical operations to ensure that customer requirements are fully met on time.
Key Accountabilities
* Ensure customer orders are completed efficiently and delivered on time.
* Develop production schedules that optimise resources while ensuring efficient use of equipment and manpower.
* Ensure transport is used efficiently; plan and manage all logistics operations, including dispatch and delivery of finished goods.
* Ensure the team is a professional point of contact for Sales and Customers regarding delivery times, production updates, and logistical challenges.
* Provide daily leadership to planning and transport teams.
Key Experiences & Qualifications
* Proven track record of production planning and logistics coordination within a manufacturing business.
* Strong understanding of production scheduling and capacity planning.
* Understanding of efficient use of transport to minimise logistics costs while achieving customer demand.
* Experience of communicating with customers and providing solutions to scheduling queries or concerns.
* Strong leader who can foster a positive, motivating, high-performance culture.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work on several priorities at once.
Desirable Skills & Experiences
* Knowledge of Business Central IT system.
* Knowledge of the new house building industry and its methods of practice.
In return for your commitment, my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated production manager. If you feel this is of interest, please call Jordan Hindhaugh for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed) or alternatively, you can email for further details.
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