Logistics Manager

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WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain. We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Logistics Manager to come and join our team at our Factory in Dewsbury.The successful applicant will be a member of a multi-functional leadership team to achieve key targets within the departmental environment, thereby helping to deliver Cost, Quality and Efficiency benefits to the Factory. The main requirements and responsibilities of the role include:Managing a team of loading operatorsLiaising with sales and customers.Updating and maintaining pick tickets / despatch paperwork - ensuring full auditable compliance.Management & ownership of the stock yard & loading areasWorking with Production to ensure the correct production of required productsWorking to SSOP’s with safe and precise working practices at all timesGeneral maintenance and Housekeeping.High degree of Health and Safety and environmental awarenessManage month end stock & quarterly full finished good stock takesLeadership role - so leading by example Essential Qualifications & Experience: Reading, writing ability and numeric skills.Good level of Computing skillsFlexible and self motivated working attitudeGood visionAbility to work as part of a team or on your own.Good timekeeping and attendance records.Team Working attitude and good communication skills Desirable Qualifications & Experience:Experience of a modern manufacturing environmentKnowledge of concrete products / T-Beams (desirable)Understanding of concrete manufacturing processesKnowledge of the principles of Continuous Improvement Training & Development:Ibstock aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate will be required to commit to a focused programme of training and development which will include:Counterbalance forklift operation to Company standardsProduct knowledgeMulti functional operation, possibly cross departmentalLocalised Health and Safety ProceduresLocalised Environmental ResponsibilitiesLocalised up-skillingThink you can make a difference? WE ARE your future. More details:Full time, permanent roleCompetitive salaryBonus schemeDigicare+ Provided by Aviva10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General3x life insuranceShare Save scheme eligibilityFull access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family membersAccess to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…Personal development and career progression opportunitiesOur commitment to diversity and inclusion?Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age