Logistics Production Manager - AM Shift - 12m Contract

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Job Title:Logistics Production Manager –AM Shift 

Salary:£41,500- £50,000 depending on skills demonstrated 

Contract:Full time &fixed termcontract - 12 Months 

Location: Desford, Leicestershire 

The Opportunity: 

As aLogistics Production Manager,you'll lead a team responsible for ensuring materials flow efficiently from receipt through to the manufacturing point of use.You'll create a safe, high-performing environment, develop people, solveproblems and drive continuous improvement across the operation. 

What you will do: 

As aLogistics Production Manager,you are accountable for, but not limited to: 

• Lead and develop your team by promoting a strong safety culture, setting clear expectations, managing performance, supporting training and development, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best.  

• Plan and coordinatelogistics activities to ensure materials flow efficiently from receipt through to the manufacturing point of use.You'll prioritise work,allocate resources, balance staffinglevels and respond to changing operational and customer requirements.  

• Monitor operational performance and drive results by reviewing KPIs, leading area performance reviews and using data toidentify trends, improve safety, quality, delivery and cost, and support informed decision-making.  

• Lead problem solving activities byidentifying operational issues,determining rootcauses and implementing sustainable corrective actions to improve safety, quality,productivity and operational performance.  

• Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, Process Improvement Dialogues (PID), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and value stream improvements that reduce waste, improveefficiency and strengthen operational performance.  

• Maintain operational control by ensuringaccurate reporting, inventory management, compliance with operational standards and thetimely availability of materials to support manufacturing requirements and businessobjectives. 

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore pleasedemonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.  

What You Can Demonstrate: 

Level: Working Knowledge 

• Performance Management:Lead, develop and motivate a team through coaching,feedback and performance management practices. This is important to build capability,maintain engagement and achieve safety, quality,delivery and costobjectives. 

• Planning and Organising:Plan and coordinate people,materials and resources to meet operational requirements. Success in this area means balancing priorities, overcomingconstraints and ensuring materials flow efficiently to support manufacturing. 

• Problem Solving:Use structured approaches toidentify operational issues,determine rootcauses and implement sustainable solutions. This is critical to improving safety, quality, productivity and supporting continuous improvement activities.  

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:Evaluate operational data, assessrisks and make informed decisions that support daily operations, improveperformance and help achieve businessobjectives. 

What You May Have: 

• Logistics Operations:Understanding of receiving, warehousing, inventorymanagement and material flow activities, and how they support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. 

• Continuous Improvement:Ability to apply Lean Manufacturing, RCCA, PID, 6 Sigma or similar methodologies to reduce waste, improve performance and drive operational improvements. 

• Data Gathering & Analysis:Ability to interpret KPIs, operational reports and performance data toidentify trends, support decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced tofacilitate shortlisting. 

Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so ifyou’re interested,don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feelwe’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants. 

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon! 

What You Will Get 
One Company, Limitless Opportunities 

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gasturbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principallyoperating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. 

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want.It’s your time and talent, make it count. 

Our Sustainability Commitment 

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build. 

Benefits:27 days annual leave +bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, 10% Bonus,contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar willdouble the employee's contributionup to 10%,contributory share scheme - Caterpillar willmatch 50%of the employee's contribution,Employee Support Networks – join groups thatoffer support, connection, and asense of community,optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc 

Travel: Up to 5% UK travel may berequired, including visits to other facilities as needed. 

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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