Continuous Improvement Manager (3PL Transport)
- Employer
- Michael Page Logistics
- Location
- Homeworking
- Salary
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum + Car/phc/pensions 25 days
- Closing date
- 15 Dec 2020
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- Sector
- Transport & Logistics
- Responsibilities
- Strategy, Supply Chain / Logistics
- Position/Level
- Director, Senior Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Language
- English
Job Details
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 (3PL 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 (3PL 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 or based centrally in Birmingham region
Job Offer
The successful Continuous Improvement Manager (3PL Transport) will receive:
Salary - £55,000 - £60,000
Company Car
Private Health Care
Pension
Life Assurance
25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Company
Michael Page has successfully grown over the past 30 years and we are continuing to grow, as shown by our ever expanding sectors. Our logistics team are the latest to thrive as their own sector after having lived under the umbrella of procurement and supply chain.
Due to an increase in job vacancies in the logistics industry, as well as a high level of talent emerging, Michael Page is proud to reveal its new logistics sector.
Although the sector is new, Michael Page has always had a dedicated logistics team who work together with candidates to deliver the best results. We recruit a variety of roles including:
- General managers
- Warehouse managers
- Transport managers
- Solutions and network designers
We also work with an extensive client base to advise and develop appropriate recruitment processes to secure the right talent for their organisation.
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