Logistics & Despatch Team Leader

Logistics & Despatch Team Leader – Full Time – Leeds, United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Join Sulzer’s advanced pump design and manufacturing facility in Leeds, where precision engineering meets innovation and operational excellence. As a key member of our Logistics and Despatch team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and goods, directly contributing to optimised processes and exceptional customer satisfaction.

As the Logistics & Despatch Team Leader, you will own the coordination of logistics activities, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service delivery. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you’ll lead from the front, motivating your team to create value through process improvements, safety adherence, and operational efficiency.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Train, motivate, and develop a high-performing logistics and despatch team.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments via sea and air, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
• Manage lifting activities for packages exceeding 50 tonnes, adhering to health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities to optimise processes, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal departments to meet delivery targets and resolve challenges efficiently.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven experience in logistics, despatch, or supply chain management, with a strong focus on freight forwarding.
• Expertise in customs regulations and international shipping laws.
• Understanding of various lifting equipment and safe handling practices.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations related to logistics and lifting operations.
• A track record of seizing opportunities to improve processes and create value.
• Strong organisational skills and a commitment to owning responsibilities from start to finish.
• A collaborative mindset to team up effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

What We Offer You

• Competitive basic salary
• A personal bonus, paid annually based on company and personal performance.
• Flexi-time policy to support work-life balance
• 33 days of annual leave
• Defined pension contribution
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers
• Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends
• Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities

At Sulzer Leeds, we foster a vibrant work environment where your expertise and dedication are truly valued. Enjoy exciting perks and exclusive benefits, including a lively Sport & Social Club that offers access to weekly and monthly prize draws, unforgettable outings, birthday surprises, and more!

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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