Material Handling Team Leader - Scissett, United Kingdom - Search Consultancy

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Scissett, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Textiles Manufacture based in HD8 are currently looking for Material handling team leader to run their materials team.

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Job Title:Materials team leader

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Job Types:Full-time, Permanent

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Salary: From dependant on experience
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Shifts:Monday to Thursday - 7.45am pm, Friday 7.45am pm with regular breaks

-Salary: £12.50ph

Responsibilities

Ensure the right products are available for the customer / production in the right place at the right time.
Development of a longterm demand plan, increasing availability while reducing distribution costs with a focus on JIT supply.
Lead and develop the materials team with support from the Facilities manager.
Provide leadership and mentoring to all reports to develop a team culture with a cando attitude.
Responsibility for safety of all forklifts and vehicles (Daily checks, servicing, MOT
Ongoing review current systems and practices, making strategic recommendations for improved processes, and distribution servicing.
Review and ensure best practice in materials movement, Forklift, and vehicle utilisation ensuring the Yard and pedestrians is always safe.
Direct the process and planning of inbound and outbound vehicle movement from Distribution centre to storage (avoiding costly delays).
Lead and mentor the team with a 'can do' attitude, training and development of forklift drivers and vehicle drivers. At all times complying with H&S legislation and company policies.
In winter ensure the Gritting procedure is followed and documented
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder is required to perform other duties assigned by their line manager from time to time. However, such duties must be reasonable in relation to the employee's skills and abilities._

Skills Needed:

Educated to a good basic standard with particular emphasis on numeracy
Experience relating to loading and unloading HGVs.
Possess a demonstrated track record in a haulage yard environment with experience of managing teams.
Organisation