Logistics Lead
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Join Our Team as a Logistics Lead DS Smith Belper
Are you an experienced logistics professional with a background in manufacturing or factory environments At DS Smith Belper were looking for a Logistics Lead to take ownership of our Despatch department including internal transport and forklift trucks ensuring smooth daytoday operations while keeping safety efficiency and teamwork at the heart of everything you do.
This is a key role in the ongoing success of our site if youre ready to lead from the front drive improvements and be a point of expertise in logistics operations wed love to hear from you.
Responsibilities include (but not limited):
Own Health & Safetyin the workplace transport department lead by example ensure compliance and promote a culture of safetyfirst.
Coach and support colleagueson best practices especially around vehicle loading/unloading and safe operation.
Take the lead onincident reporting investigations and corrective actions making sure improvements are embedded.
Oversee fleet operations manage daily/weekly forklift truck checks maintenance usage and liaise with supplier of moving and lifting equipment as required.
Manage and controlstock levelsof pallets packing cases and reels ensuring adequate supply and reordering when necessary.
Attend and contribute tosite performance hubs helping to drive Despatch KPIs and lead improvement projects.
Ensure strong communication betweenLogistics Production and other departments both internal and external.
Be handson when needed provideonshift FLT coverto support continuous plant operations.
Become the sitestrainer for forklift truck and electric handling equipment across multiple areas (despatch infeed die press corrugator etc.
Develop and manage astaff training matrixto ensure multiskilled coverage across the team in conjunction with Shift Managers
About you
Proven experience in logistics within afactory or manufacturingsetting.
Strong commitment toHealth & Safety you lead by example and influence others to follow suit.
High levels ofnumeracy literacy and attention to detail.
Understanding of the role logistics plays in fulfillingcustomer requirements.
Excellentproblemsolving communication and time managementskills.
A natural coach and mentor who cantrain and upskillothers.
If youre looking for a role where you can make a real impact and lead a key department within a fastpaced supportive environment apply now and take the next step in your career with DS Smith.
Location: Belper
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits
Additional benefits include:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Income Protection
25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
Employee Discounts Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
EAP Support
Long Service Award
About Us
We are DS Smith together with International Paper we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibrebased believe a better more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65000 colleagues in North America and Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) who are experts in innovationmanufacturing design sales sustainability supply chain and much more. Together with our customers we make the world safer and more productive one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a worldleading organisation and do your best work with us!
To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world we aim to build a diverse motivated and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly differences are valued and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Our people come from diverse backgrounds bring different perspectives ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply even those not meeting all criteria.
Employment Type
Full-Time
