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 operators
- Liaising with sales and customers.
- Updating and maintaining pick tickets / despatch paperwork - ensuring full auditable compliance.
- Management & ownership of the stock yard & loading areas
- Working with Production to ensure the correct production of required products
- Working to SSOP’s with safe and precise working practices at all times
- General maintenance and Housekeeping.
- High degree of Health and Safety and environmental awareness
- Manage month end stock & quarterly full finished good stock takes
- Leadership role - so leading by example
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Reading, writing ability and numeric skills.
- Good level of Computing skills
- Flexible and self motivated working attitude
- Good vision
- Ability 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 environment
- Knowledge of concrete products / T-Beams (desirable)
- Understanding of concrete manufacturing processes
- Knowledge 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 standards
- Product knowledge
- Localised Health and Safety Procedures
Think you can make a difference? WE ARE your future.
- Full time, permanent role
- Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
- 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
- 3x life insurance
- Share Save scheme eligibility
- Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
- Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc
- Personal development and career progression opportunities
Our 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
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Logistics Manager in Dewsbury employer: Ibstock Plc
Ibstock Plc is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our SM2 Factory in Ibstock, Leicestershire, where innovation meets sustainability. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive career progression opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus scheme and access to high street discounts. Our inclusive culture fosters collaboration and empowers employees to thrive, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in engineering.
