Transport Continuous Improvement Manager for a high regarded Logistics Provider

National role with a chance to make an impact on a prestigious contract

Client Details

My Client is within the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Sector, they are a highly regarded Logistics provider. This is a national role which can be based anywhere; ideally in the North.

Description

The Continuous Improvement Manager (Transport) will:

• Develop and deliver a Continuous Improvement strategy
• Adopt a prioritised approach to identify opportunities to deliver improvement to health and safety, quality, cost and service.
• Provide management, expertise, collation and guidance on all Continuous Improvement projects and activities.
• To manage the Continuous Improvement projects for all designated operations in order to provide broader business benefit and a centralised focus
• Assist with Continuous Improvement proposals, coordinate and monitor progress. Utilise Value Stream Mapping and coordinate with Operations/Contracts Managers to establish process Improvements
• Liaise with the General Manager, Head of Transport and Senior Management team to identify and achieve pre-determined target savings.
• Capture and co-ordinate all current Continuous Improvement projects and establish a reporting method for these projects

Profile

The Successful Continuous Improvement Manager (Transport) will have exposure to the following:

• Experienced in the deployment of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Exposure to run a full Value stream map of all process and identify areas for lean initiatives
• Presentation skills and the ability to deliver CI training
• Project Management tools & techniques
• Proven practical application and development of Quality / Lean tools in retail environment
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of managing change in a challenging environment
• You will be process orientated, with a track record of implementing process improvements and controls within a supply chain environment
• You will have experience of working closely with clients and developing effective working relationships
• You must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, in order to optimise Transport performance
• This is a national role that will require travel and flexibility or could be based anywhere but ideally North West or North East

Job Offer

The successful Continuous Improvement Manager (Transport) will receive:

Salary - £55,000 - £60,000

Company Car

Private Health Care

Pension

Life Assurance

25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays