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Site Logistics Specialist

Manufacturing

East Midlands / East Anglia

Permanent ⁄ £30000 - £34000

Updated September 18, 2008

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will act as a champion for materials management initiatives in the production environment, with responsibility for optimising material and information flows for production. They will also:

• Provide a single point of contact for the site to understand issues with material control, usage, flow and presentation. Generate corrective measures and drive root cause resolution using the data.
• Lead the implementation of the new systems on the site.
• Measure the performance of every supply channel and drive improvement activities accordingly.
• Integrate with NPI and Product Change process to prepare material handling areas and processes for new lines. Manage run-in and run-out.
• Create the conditions for further improvements to manufacturing efficiency through load presentation.

Who we're looking for
Ideally of graduate calibre, you will have a working knowledge across supply chain disciplines and have demonstrated success in process re-engineering involving the practical application of lean techniques in a manufacturing environment.
A self starter capable of working with a minimum of supervision you will also be able to function effectively within cross functional teams. Strong IT skills coupled with exposure to MRP systems is also a necessity.

About our client
Fairline Boats a manufacturer of high end luxury yachts, are a profitable and growing company based on the outskirts of Peterborough. Currently undergoing a major supply chain transformation project which is delivering real value to bottom line profit and manufacturing efficiencies they are focussed on recruiting high calibre candidates to aid this transition to a successful result.

What's on offer
£30,000 - £34,000

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0115 948 6490. Job Ref: 12971840
Your application will be sent to Andrew Whitehead.