Manufacturing Logistics Operator

Were looking for a detail-driven Manufacturing Logistics Operator to keep materials production and shipping perfectly in sync. Acting as the link between suppliers the shop floor and our customers youll ensure the right components arrive at the right time to production lines and finished goods are dispatched safely and compliantly. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced environment ideal for someone who enjoys structure accuracy and being at the heart of operational flow.

Role Purpose

To synchronise the arrival of raw materials and components with the production schedule while managing the efficient dispatch of finished goods. You will be the vital link between suppliers the production floor and the end customer.

Key Responsibilities

Goods In & Production Support

• Material Intake: Receive raw materials chemicals or sub-assemblies; verify against Purchase Orders and Certificates of Conformity (CoC).
• Quality Gatekeeping: Perform initial visual inspections for transit damage and escalate quality issues to the QC department before items reach the line.
• Kitting & Feeding: Kit specific components and deliver them to production cells just-in-time (JIT) to prevent assembly delays.

Shipping & Outbound

• Finished Goods Protection: Oversee the specialised packing of manufactured items ensuring heavy-duty crating or anti-static packaging is used where required.
• Compliance & Export: Prepare technical shipping documents for domestic and international freight including HS Codes Certificates of Origin and Dangerous Goods notes (if applicable).
• System Integrity: Update the ERP system to reflect the transition from Work in Progress (WIP) to Finished Goods.

Manufacturing-Specific Requirements

• ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with manufacturing modules in ERP software is essential for tracking part numbers and batch codes.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read basic technical drawings or pick-sheets to identify complex components correctly.
• Lean Mindset: Familiarity with 5S Kanban or Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory principles is highly desirable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 2 years in a manufacturing or engineering warehouse environment.
• Certification: Forklift Truck (FLT) Counterbalance or Reach license is desirable.
• Education: Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Supply Chain or Warehouse & Storage is a plus.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working practices we work a 9-day fortnight offer flexitime and work a half day Friday
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan cash back for everyday health expenses
• Additional benefits including access to 24/7 remote GP services physiotherapy consultations and gym discounts
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform retail leisure gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Relocation assistance up to 8000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

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