Logistics Quality Co-ordinator - Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom - Pertemps Scotland

Description

Job Title: Logistics Quality Co-ordinator Location: Livingston Hours: 37.5 hours per week but requires flexibility Salary: Competitive Report To: Operations Manager Function: Finishing Unit Profile We are lucky to be working with one of the world's leading manufacturers of Nickel, Titanium and Steel alloy forgings for the aerospace, defence and energy sectors. A vacancy has arisen for a Logistics Quality Co-ordinator to join their team based in Livingston. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who would like to build their career within an exciting and progressive manufacturing facility. Responsibilities

• Day to day co-ordination of freight and transport operations
• Collate production, inspection and test information.
• Co-ordination of test rings and input of results
• Preparation and control of shipping documentation
• Export Compliance
• Must be available to work weekend at PCC month end and other overtime as required.
• Preparation of Metallographic samples once trained."

Key Area Responsibilities

• Liaise with shipping and transport providers to manage road/rail/sea/air freight of product.
• Organisation of miscellaneous transport services for all activities
• Work with shipping companies to make most efficient use of container and vehicle space and cost.
• Produce all necessary certification and shipping documentation.
• Maintain finished product records using Infoflo and other systems.
• Ensure these systems are accurate and retrievable.
• Participate in process improvements.
• Liaise with sub-contractors and intra-company process personnel.
• Participate in customer inspection documentation reviews.
• Assist in the recording of spend against shipping budget and assist in identifying cost effective ways to provide shipping and transport requirements.
• Represent the shipping team at production and other meetings.

Behavioural Competencies Team Working Demonstrates co-operation and openness with others. Contributes to collective problem solving. Willing to join in. Responds to teamwork. Promotes pride in the workplace. Business Awareness Considerate and effective in the use of Company resources. Shows awareness of broad Company issues and objectives. Supports and endorses all company policies. Leadership Positively welcomes responsibility. Self motivated. Takes ownership of personal goals and objectives. Developing Others Willing to help others to learn. Willing to share knowledge and experience. Customer Focus Able to identify both internal and external customers and respond to their needs. Quality Orientation Demonstrates personal commitment to quality; sets high work standards for self. Consistently achieves quality standards. Wants to do a good job. Change Management Accepts change. Adapts and responds positively to change. Communication Able to present information on a one-to-one basis clearly and concisely. Responds logically and fluently to questions. Planning and Organising Organises own day to day activities. Works methodically to meet deadlines. Pays attention to detail. Analytical Thinking Breaks down problems into simple lists of tasks or activities. Applies problem solving tools and techniques. Relationship Building Demonstrates a positive approach in their interaction with others. Judgement Applies common sense and clear thinking in own area on day to day problems, especially to reduce idle time and achieve objectives. Seeks advice when unsure. Knowledge and Experience

• Understanding of the overall product process is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good PC skills
• Experience of ERP systems
• Experience with machinery as desirable.
• Ability to understand and work to budgetary constraints.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good communication skills, and comfortable working with outside agencies/freight providers
• Quality audit experience desirable
• Export compliance experience desirable.
• Ability to take the initiative when faced with departures from plan.
• Good time management skills
• At ease with all levels in the organisation

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