Logistics Team Leader

Dunsfold, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

Department: Logistics

Location: Dunsfold

Description

At Gordon Murray Automotive, we design innovative automotive systems that push the boundaries of performance and efficiency. Our work spans electric vehicle drivetrains, ultrafast charging, stationary energy storage, and more, all designed to deliver unmatched speed, strength, range, and durability.

Logistics Team Leader within GMA are responsible for internal logistics and store management on daily basis to produce high quality vehicles across all models undertaken by Gordon Murray Automotive. In this role you will become part of the team to ramp-up of assembly production at a low-volume, cutting-edge automotive manufacturing operation and help us start up our brand-new manufacturing plant. As Team Leader you will manage a team of Logistic & Store Operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish strong team member relations, at all levels with a focus on teamwork and inclusion.


• Conduct daily team briefing and communicate necessary updates to the team.


• Deployment of each team member in an efficient way and according to the priorities.


• Communication skills- to be able to liaise and put point across to other departments (Productions, QA, Engineering, Purchasing - MC).


• Regular and accurate stock counts including any required adjustments on Stock Management system.


• Goods inwards receipt and accurate booking in of deliveries/stocks to the facility when required.


• The accurate booking and management of components in the stores using Stock Management system.


• Picking and booking of stock parts to support production and customer service part requirements.


• Goods inwards receipt and accurate booking in of deliveries/stocks to the facility when required.


• Regular management of transit stock shelf.


• The picking, preparation, and packaging of service components for international air or sea shipment.


• Housekeeping of the stores area to maintain a clean environment.


• Be available to work OT, shutdowns, and travel as needed.


• Some computer literacy required - Basics in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Communication skills - to be able to liaise and put point across to others.

Team Leader Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day activities of your team and delegate workloads fairly.


• Motivating the team to achieve individual, departmental, and organisation goals.


• Conducting 1:1 sessions and work on the development of each team member.


• Work together with GMG members to continuously improve / develop parts management process.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in a manufacturing/engineering stores environment.


• Some computer literacy required for stock booking transactions.


• Experience in low volume automotive manufacturing preferable.


• Understanding of the different assembly processes and equipment.


• Works well under pressure, works hard to meet strict production targets.


• Proficiency in cross functional, cross company, and cross-sectional processes.


• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients


• Must be a team player who can work closely with GMD manufacturing engineering team


• Forklift truck license (refresher training can be provided).


• Reliable timekeeping and attendance.

Benefits

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary


• Private Medical Scheme


• Life Assurance


• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme


• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan


• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme


• Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.