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DS Smith

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Derby

AI generated summary

  • You need strong health and safety focus, management experience, numeracy skills, manufacturing understanding, and proficiency in Excel. IOSH/ILM qualifications are a plus.
  • You will liaise with departments, ensure transport needs are met, manage health and safety, monitor stock levels, handle purchasing, oversee training, and maintain storage areas with accuracy.

Requirements

  • A strong focus on Health and Safety in the workplace
  • High level of numeracy and literacy ability with excellent attention to detail
  • Understanding of manufacturing to fulfil customer requirements via a warehouse
  • Previous team management experience
  • Good understanding of the principles of pull planning in a manufacturing environment
  • Good analytical, communication, time management and process improvement skills
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft packages, particularly Excel
  • IOSH and ILM qualifications are advantageous

Responsibilities

  • - Liaise with site departments on a daily basis to discuss/resolve any issues.
  • - Actively participate in improvement initiatives.
  • - Ensure that all transport requirements are met.
  • - Take overall responsibility for departmental Health & Safety.
  • - Ensure adequate communication exists between Logistics, Production, and between Logistics and internal departments.
  • - Monitor stocks of pallets required internally and for finished goods, re-order with suppliers to ensure safe levels are maintained.
  • - Carry out appropriate purchasing function required by the business to ensure efficient supply chain is maintained.
  • - Identify and populate staff training matrix to ensure staff are multi skilled in all departments.
  • - Own the reel & board store storage areas, ensuring the are maintained to a high standard with a high stock accuracy.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Logistics Manager at DS Smith Belper?

The main responsibility of the Logistics Manager is the safe and effective day-to-day management of the despatch department, including transport and forklift trucks, while resolving any issues that arise on shift.

Is prior factory experience required for this role?

Yes, factory experience is necessary for the Logistics Manager position.

What are the key qualifications needed for this position?

Candidates should have a strong focus on health and safety, previous team management experience, and a good understanding of manufacturing principles. Additionally, IOSH and ILM qualifications are advantageous.

How important is health and safety in this role?

Health and safety are of utmost importance in this role, as the Logistics Manager is responsible for departmental health and safety.

What skills are essential for the Logistics Manager role?

Essential skills include good analytical, communication, time management, process improvement, and a high level of numeracy and literacy with excellent attention to detail.

What software proficiency is required for this position?

Competency in Microsoft packages, particularly Excel, is required for this role.

What type of benefits does DS Smith offer?

DS Smith offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a site bonus, pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, sharesave scheme, digital GP service, employee assistance programme, employee discounts, and a cycle to work scheme.

Where is the Logistics Manager position located?

The Logistics Manager position is located in Belper.

Is DS Smith an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, DS Smith aims to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce and welcomes all candidates to apply, regardless of whether they meet all criteria.

What sectors does DS Smith operate in?

DS Smith operates across sectors including FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce.

DS Smith

Redefining Packaging for a Changing World

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

DS Smith provides innovative packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services with a commitment to sustainability and a circular economy. Our core purpose is to Redefine Packaging for a Changing World, and our expert teams work closely with like-minded partners to incorporate renewable resources for products that minimize our environmental impact, reduce complexity and increase profitability through supply chain optimization.

Benefits

  • Be Caring

    Be caring We take pride in what we do and we care about our customers, our people and the world around us.

  • Be Challenging

    Be challenging We are not afraid to constructively challenge each other and ourselves to find a better way forward.

  • Be Trusted

    Be trusted We can always be trusted to deliver on our promises.

  • Be Responsive

    Be responsive We seek new ideas and understanding and are quick to react to opportunities.

  • Be Tenacious

    Be tenacious We get things done.