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Logistics Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Logistics Manager – Automotive Manufacturing | West Midlands
Are you a strategic and hands-on Logistics professional ready to lead from the front in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We’re working with a global Tier 1 automotive manufacturer based in the West Midlands, known for their commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence. This site plays a vital role in supporting major OEMs with high-quality, precision-engineered components. With a strong focus on integrity, collaboration, and development, the business offers the opportunity to take ownership of logistics operations and drive meaningful change.
The Role
As Logistics Manager, you’ll lead all inbound and outbound logistics operations across the plant, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective flow of materials. You’ll be responsible for internal storage and conveyance, despatch, customer interface, and compliance with customer and business systems (including SAP). This is a pivotal role where you'll also lead a team, contribute to HSE improvements, and support continuous improvement across logistics planning and performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the logistics team through coaching, performance reviews, and training plans.
* Ensure customer delivery standards and expectations are consistently met and communicated.
* Manage material flow from suppliers through to despatch using SAP and customer-specific systems.
* Drive cost reduction, waste elimination, and non-value-added activity removal.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to support productivity and operational excellence initiatives.
* Maintain compliance with all business, SAP, and customer-related systems.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in logistics, supply chain, or transport management within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and engage teams.
* Solid working knowledge of SAP and MRP systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
* A methodical, tenacious, and flexible approach to work.
* HND, NVQ Level 5, or equivalent experience in logistics, engineering, or business-related fields.
If you're a results-driven logistics leader who thrives in a challenging, high-paced automotive setting – this is your opportunity to make a real impact and help shape a world-class operation.
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