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Caterpillar, Inc. Logistics Production Manager x 4 (2 x Days, 1 x Late & 1 x Night) in Desford, United Kingdom
Career Area:
Manufacturing
Job Description:
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Job Title: Logistics Production Manager x 4 (2 x Days, 1 x Late & 1 x Night)
Salary: £39,900 - £48,000 depending on experience + shift allowance afternoons 20% and nights 27%
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
The Opportunity
As a Logistics Production Manager , you will oversee logistics to maximize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring safety and motivating employees to meet targets.
What you will do
As a Logistics Production Manager, you are accountable for, but not limited to:
Safety and Improvement : Monitor and enhance safety conditions, eliminate unsafe behaviours, and ensure adherence to safety procedures. Implement value stream improvements, teach Lean methodology, and drive defect reduction through RCCA and PID.
Process and Performance Management : Organize and prioritize jobs, adjust staffing to meet requirements, and oversee section status reporting. Monitor and improve KPIs through continuous improvement.
Documentation and Reporting : Create and maintain reports on production processes, tool issues, performance, and inventory. Ensure all processes and products meet safety and quality standards.
Team Supervision and Development : Supervise daily activities of logistics operatives, assign tasks, and ensure team coordination. Train and develop staff, manage scheduling and conflicts, and promote a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
What You Can Demonstrate:
Leadership:
Guides and mentors’ others on concepts, techniques, and leadership behaviours, while promoting a culture of inclusion and driving the organization towards its vision.
Adapts to diverse styles to achieve results, evaluates team performance, and nurtures their growth to help them reach their full potential.
Planning and Organizing:
Anticipates and addresses challenges by raising awareness of potential bottlenecks, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and escalating concerns over conflicting priorities.
Monitors and adapts progress by continuously adjusting tactics for each situation and creating actionable plans to ensure responsibilities are met.
Logistics Operations:
Ensures smooth operations by monitoring adherence to policies, facilitating cross-department communication, and evaluating risks and safety hazards in manufacturing.
Drives efficiency by recommending industry benchmarks, supervising daily operations to meet targets, and using tools to anticipate demand and ensure capacity.
Top Candidates will also have:
SAP experience highly desirable.
Logistics planning experience desirable.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Interviews wc 10 February and on-site face to face interviews wc 17 February
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What you will get
Contract: Full time & permanent
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, up to 10% Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to dental, health & vision care plans, EV car lease etc.
Travel: Not required
Posting Dates:
January 22, 2025 - February 5, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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