Logistics Manager

Are you someone who is passionate about people, continuous improvement, optimisation?

At British Gypsum we are looking for a strategic and collaborative Logistics Manager to join the senior leadership team in the Sherburn plant.

We are looking for a bigger picture thinker who can take an aerial view of the supply chain and understand numerous interconnected processes, entities, and variables to assure operational effectiveness within their function. With a large team of direct and indirect reports you will be an effective people manager with the ability to collaborate, influence and motivate individuals across various teams and functions and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland and is the leading manufacturer of plasterboard and plaster-based drylining systems and products in the UK

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a strong people manager, able to spot weaknesses and gaps in processes and drive efficiencies and productivity through their collaboration and influence.

You will be:

• Have a solid track record of people management within a complex supply chain.
• Have the ability to develop & implement a strategic departmental plan aligned to the plant & business strategy.
• A good knowledge & experience of WCM, Lean Manufacturing or equivalent
• A proven ability to problem solve, influence and implement improvements
• Educated to degree level in a relevant field.

What you will be doing:

Ultimately you will be responsible for balancing the supply chain and ensuring we have the capability to deliver to the customer service demands while optimising our logistics and warehouse operations.

• Manage, analyse, and optimise the warehousing and production of high-quality plasterboard to meet customer demands.
• Lead, collaborate and influence a team of reports and stakeholders across the business to optimise productivity.
• Impact cross-functional teams and senior management on proposed process improvements through workflow analysis
• Continuous process improvement and operational efficiency to enhance productivity, quality, and service, while reducing costs, risks, and waste.

• Propose ways to eliminate gaps and weaknesses in supply chain operations.

• Managing and optimise stock control and inventory of raw materials, finished goods & merchandise.
• Support the plant manager to deliver the improvement strategy of the site & operational plant.
• Champion, promote, empower a safety-first mentality within the logistics, warehouse & contract haulier teams.

Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!