Logistics Manager

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

This is a key position within the organization and as the Site Logistics Manager you will possess the ability to communicate precisely and fluently at all levels and have daily contact with cross functional areas and senior management to ensure the smooth, safe and efficient execution of meeting production schedules and customer delivery dates. There will be an emphasis on putting management in the field presenting a highly visible presence in the work area taking an active interest in the team’s performance, interests and concerns ensuring established key metrics for the team are met.

You will be responsible for the development of your team with emphasis on improving the operatives which will lead to improved efficiencies across the business. You will be the functional point of contact for health and safety, quality, and service delivery taking a lead role in development, definition and delivery of safe working practices. You will also be responsible for managing the 3rd Party offsite Distribution Centre.

You will work closely with site management and the Director Supply Chain - Americas to drive the ethos of Continuous improvement to better the overall operation utilizing techniques such as lean, 5S & Kaizen.

Reporting to the Director Supply Chain - Americas you will have complete autonomy for the day to day leadership of the Warehouse operations.

We can count on you to:

• Management of goods in, warehousing, and the distribution operations whilst complying with current warehousing, handling and shipping legislation and maintaining the very highest standards of health and safety and security.
• Delivery of raw materials to Production facilities and management of returns.
• Inventory Management and Control of all stock held in storage locations, maintaining the integrity of data within ERP specifically inventory control.
• The Site Logistics Manager must have an excellent understanding of best practice warehouse management, inventory control and accuracy and have the ability to manage and develop a team, whilst driving change.
• The position requires an inspirational leader and outstanding team player, who is self-motivated and can translate plans into results. This individual will be strong in analytical, problem solving and decision making skills with a passion for safety, customer care and quality together with excellent communication skills.

HSE

• To promote and ensure compliance with Solvay health and safety guidelines and regulations.
• Designing, writing, implementing and maintaining the standard operating procedures.
• To ensure goods are stored in line with Hazcom regulations.
• To ensure mobile plant is maintained and used in accordance with company rules.
• To ensure all Manual Handling guidelines are adhered to.
• Conduct weekly rack inspections, scheduling maintenance, repair and replacements.
• To deliver training and updates to the team.
• To complete incident and accident reports and root cause concerns to establish corrective actions and remove hazards.

Warehouse Management

• Accountability for the control of flow of goods into the warehouse ensuring that materials required for production are received on time in full, in good quality, receipted into the warehouse and located timely.
• To work closely with Customer Service and Planning to plan and prioritise in line with customer/supplier order schedules.
• Strong people management and experience of managing throughout a period of change.
• Soliciting key stakeholder support for implementing changes to drive efficiencies and streamline costs.
• High level of interpersonal skills; communication on all levels.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience of driving costs down whilst ensuring high service levels are maintained.
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational…