Job Ref: 213000709

Date: 2021-01-12 09:35:35

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Logistics Operations Manager – Fast Paced Environment – Milton Keynes – Permanent – £Negotiable
BASIC FUNCTION:
To manage safely and effectively the day to day site logistics operations activities for the Milton Keynes site and associated overspill warehouses (MOWH).
To initiate and manage the implementation of agreed logistics improvement projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Manage operationally and cost effectively within agreed targets, (KPI’s and budgetary limits), the day to day site logistics and supply chain activities of associated distribution platforms.
* HSEQ: Apply site and corporate HSE guidelines and quality rules in all logistics areas.
* Optimal utilisation of on-site and third party storage facilities.
* Optimisation of work practices and transaction processes ensuring proper traceability and auditability of raw materials and finished products in accordance with ISO TS/IATF and LYB Europe quality procedures.
* Effective contribution to site manufacturing efficiencies through efficient and timely production order processing and plant scheduling.
* Effective contribution to customer service through efficient sales order execution, timely materials availability and delivery performance in accordance with sales/customer requirements.
* Maintenance of good, functional working relationships with site operations personnel, European CSG, Account Managers, central planning and asset management groups.
* Performance review/cost monitoring of third party Logistics service providers and associated operations.
* Implementation and timely maintenance of agreed monthly reporting format / processes for logistics and supply chain performance measurable, (cost and operational)
* Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment in all logistics activity areas in accordance with company OE standards and HSE guidelines.
* Implementation of SC EU best practices in logistics operations together with SC Regional Operations manager Europe South and North West.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Competencies profile:
* Good organisational and management skills – Team Leader
* Effective communicator
* Proven Customer service aptitude/knowledge.
* Delivers high-quality service in a timely, accurate, professional, and consistent manner.
* Understands relationships with customers to meet and understand their needs and expectations.
* Good interpersonal skills – Team worker.
* Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Decision maker, problem solver
* Computer literate and numerate, SAP/Microsoft office applications
* High aptitude for attention to detail – accuracy
* Professionalism.
Work Experience:
* Minimum 3 years of work experience in a supervisory / management role, logistics, and commercial and or site operations, preferably within chemical/speciality compounds/polymer manufacturing.
* Proven team worker and leader.
* Proven Initiator, completer, finisher.
* Language skills: English

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