Logistics Team Leader

About the Job

The Company

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

Due to increased demand within the department, our client now has a requirement for a Logistics Team Leader.

365 Resourcing is the preferred supplier to Mazak.

We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader within Logistics Department.

Over time there is a potential for you to rotate through other areas within Logistics, with additional training being provided as required.

Job Description

• This is a role which thrives on communication, both with your team and internal customers (Purchasing and production sections).
• Your responsibilities will include leading your team within Logistics.
• Responsible for managing the health, safety, and environmental issues.  Including completing risk assessment and identifying safe methods of working. – Training will be given in this area.
• Confidently run the daily SQDCP meetings with your team.
• You will be responsible for the stock accuracy within the area by ensuring the timely completion of AX transactions.
• Responsible for promoting high standards of 5S.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Confidence to motivate, monitor and coach individuals and have difficult conversations.
• The drive & determination to promote 5S & SQDCP activities.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Always maintains a professional demeanour.
• A can-do attitude.
• High energy levels.
• Demonstrates high levels of ownership.
• Computer literate.
• Familiar with AX Dynamics.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within a logistics environment.
• FLT trained (not essential as training can be provided)
• You may already have, or you will be willing to gain ILM Level 3 qualification – Mazak will sponsor you to complete this.

The Reward:

The successful candidate can also expect the following:

• Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company,
• Excellent career potential,
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays,
• x2 Death in Service Package and Well being Programmes,
• AVIVA Pension,
• Free Uniform,
• Free Parking,
• Subsidised Restaurant on site,
• Working Rotating Shifts, 5.30am-1.30pm and 2pm-10.30pm with 8pm finish on Friday.
• £3,000pa Team Leader Allowance
• Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 for the first 2 hours in the week then Time 1/2 thereafter. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.

If this Logistics Team Leader role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address provided.