Material Handling Operations Manager

The role involves being responsible for the planning and execution of all aspects of warehouse, material handling & 3PL integrated operations at the Lotus Norwich site. The Material Handling Operations Manager will achieve KPI targets related to health & safety, material availability, inventory accuracy and door-to-line delivery performance, executed through a culture of strong leadership, teamwork and commitment. What You'll Do:

• Implement & develop a material handling operations organisation, that delivers the objectives of the Lotus organisation, in accordance with safety, cost and operational execution targets.
• Develops, implements and executes processes that ensure consistent quality in material handling operational service levels.
• Support the Lotus Norwich Production Operations in meeting build schedules with full material availability, at the right time, at the point of fit.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits focused on Safety, 5S and Operational Effectiveness (availability, productivity, quality)., This role will be required to bridge both our days and evening shifts, so a shift pattern of 13:00 - 20:00 is ideal, although this is flexible and can be adjusted slightly by mutual agreement.
  
  Significant experience as a warehouse/logistics senior manager in a fast-paced operations environment.
• Experience managing 3PL integrated relationships.
• Strong people/performance management skills.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement & warehouse/logistics functional excellence.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing operations.
  
  Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.
Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Material Handling Manager in the Material Handling Department to join us at our Norwich site., Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world's first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya. By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game. As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines. We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars. Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: Lotus Cars

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 6% pension contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Family Friendly policies
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT