Logistics Manager

Are you someone who is passionate about people, continuous improvement, optimisation?

At British Gypsum we are looking for a strategic and collaborative Logistics Manager to join the senior leadership team in the Sherburn plant.

We are looking for a bigger picture thinker who can take an aerial view of the supply chain and understand numerous interconnected processes, entities, and variables to assure operational effectiveness within their function. With a large team of direct and indirect reports you will be an effective people manager with the ability to collaborate, influence and motivate individuals across various teams and functions and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland and is the leading manufacturer of plasterboard and plaster-based drylining systems and products in the UK

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a strong people manager, able to spot weaknesses and gaps in processes and drive efficiencies and productivity through their collaboration and influence.

You will be:

• Have a solid track record of people management within a complex supply chain.
• Have the ability to develop & implement a strategic departmental plan aligned to the plant & business strategy.
• A good knowledge & experience of WCM, Lean Manufacturing or equivalent
• A proven ability to problem solve, influence and implement improvements
• Educated to degree level in a relevant field.

What you will be doing:

Ultimately you will be responsible for balancing the supply chain and ensuring we have the capability to deliver to the customer service demands while optimising our logistics and warehouse operations.

• Manage, analyse, and optimise the warehousing and production of high-quality plasterboard to meet customer demands.
• Lead, collaborate and influence a team of reports and stakeholders across the business to optimise productivity.
• Impact cross-functional teams and senior management on proposed process improvements through workflow analysis
• Continuous process improvement and operational efficiency to enhance productivity, quality, and service, while reducing costs, risks, and waste.

• Propose ways to eliminate gaps and weaknesses in supply chain operations.

• Managing and optimise stock control and inventory of raw materials, finished goods & merchandise.
• Support the plant manager to deliver the improvement strategy of the site & operational plant.
• Champion, promote, empower a safety-first mentality within the logistics, warehouse & contract haulier teams.