Planning and Logistics Team Lead - Nash, United Kingdom - Algeco

Algeco

Verified Company

Nash, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

About us Site Planning and Logistics Lead**
Salary £ per hour + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + life insurance + tonnes of other benefits

Are you looking for a company you can grow with? At Algeco we fill most vacancies from within - which means this could not only be your next job, but the one after that as well.

"

The role

To provide strong leadership and develop the logistics/ inventory/materials team/stock handling/value added processes to achieve both effective and efficient stock control management and on time supply to internal production facility.

Key accountabilities
Algeco is the leader in modular accommodation not only in the UK but around the world.

We provide more buildings for hire than anyone else, including modular buildings for sale and rent, and off-site permanent buildings for sale for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent use.

As part of the Modulaire Group we have 300,000 units available in 18 countries throughout Europe, including the UK. We're also active in Australia, New Zealand and China.

So, when you join us, you're joining a team that's already established, highly successful - and hungry for more.

Skills & experience Planning**:

To create a daily production plan that outlines the order in which units will be worked upon, and the associated staging bay number, operative type, duration of tasks and material requirements.
To optimise working capital, ensure that appropriate unit assessments are conducted at Off Hire, during storage and before unit preparation to determine the damages, degradation in storage and the amount/type of labour and materials required to complete works; and ensure this information is maintained in appropriate systems.
Own the planning process and ensure that the plan is communicated to all internal and external customers (Central functions, Production, Material stores, 360, Plant & Equipment)
Ensure timely documentation is prepared to execute works in line with plan, this includes financial paperwork (e.g. CAPEX requests), work instructions (e.g. gather technical drawings) etc.
Ensure efficient unit selection to best match the customer requirements and therefore minimize works and associated costs.
Ownership and management of materials ordering and delivery process to optimise Working Capital and labour requirement
To prepare a weekly/monthly look ahead production plan that outlines labour and materials requirements for the upcoming weeks.
Arrange subcontractor and agency staff as required. This includes summarizing the skills required, duration, obtaining Management authorization and liaison with local labour suppliers.

Logistics:

Own the safe, timely and efficient movement of units, materials, 360, plant & equipment to deliver plan
Own the safety and compliance of all plant & equipment on the site
To ensure material supply meets production requirements with optimum stock levels and working capital
To ensure 360 supply meets demand with optimum stock levels,
Employ process improvement techniques to continuously improve the logistics operation
Ensure that the data in IT system is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required
Coordinate with Transport and Support Services planning teams to ensure balanced flow of traffic through the site
Ensure the safe operation of loading and unloading activities with external suppliers

Health and Safety within their perimeter of control

Responsible for management of SHEQ, safe working practices and adheres to Elliott Environmental policy.
Responsible for embedding a health and safety culture.
To report and investigate as appropriate and implement corrective actions for any observations, near misses, accidents or incidents in line with Elliott policy.

Management/Leadership

Monitor staff performance through appraisals, performance reviews, setting personal development plans in order to develop staff and maximise talent potential.
Weekly & Monthly documenting and reporting overtime worked to HQ and reporting total hours including, holiday, sickness & overtime for payroll.
Manage, train, mentor and plan the use of human resources.
Responsible for managing HR issues including discipline, absence, capability & performance management.
Develop a culture of 'team working' to ensure smooth operations and consistency.

Other

Proven track record of driving a safety culture into the workplace
Has P+L understanding for material and labour cost control.
Demonstrable experience of working in a planning role and managing the smooth supply of materials in line with customer requirements and budget.
Sound knowledge and practical experience of Lean fundamentals within the manufacturing industry
Has proven experience and ability to work effectively with internal and/or external customers.
Experience of delivering results against safety, service, operational, quality and cost targets.
Experience