Logistics Team Lead

Position Title: Logistics Team Lead
Location: Hartlepool
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Division / Unit / Dept: Shipping

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Job Objectives:

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Provide day-to-day leadership of the Shipping department by advising and directing the team to ensure a prompt and efficient shipping service for the Company in compliance with all transportation regulations.

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Scope of Position:

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• \nNumber of Subordinates: 3
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• \nFinancial Volume: £1m transport spend PA
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• \nOther Shipping: ~1,500 order lines PCM
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Responsibilities:

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Strategy & Development

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• Lead the implementation of best practice logistics vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to improve operational performance.
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General and Task Management

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• Ensure regulatory compliance for the import and export of goods.
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• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
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• Implement best practice logistics policies and procedures for the HPL & TSS sites to improve operational and financial performance.
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• Address escalations to help resolve Shipping department issues.
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• Attend site meetings to drive improvement in OTIF (On-Time In-Full).
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• Ensure complaints are processed promptly.
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• Participate in the completion of shipping documentation and order bookings.
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• Ensure timely submission of metrics, reports, and process documentation.
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• Assist the DGSA in the mandatory collation and reporting of dangerous goods-related matters.
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• Serve as the subject matter expert for shipping from HPL and TSS sites.
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• Support Procurement in carrier selection and monitor service against performance criteria.
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• Assist in process mapping and training for ERP enhancements within the Shipping department.
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• Maintain responsibility for the health & safety of the shipping department.
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• Perform other duties as required within operational guidelines.
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People Management

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• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team to meet objectives and deliver continuous improvement.
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• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews.
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• Report on target achievements and identify required actions.
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• Ensure workload balance and adequate absence coverage within the team.
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• Ensure the Shipping team stays up to date with legal and regulatory training requirements.
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• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
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Requirements:

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• Numerate and literate.
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• Certified in Dangerous Goods by Air.
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• Certified in Dangerous Goods by Road and Sea.
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• Proven experience in managing a team.
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• Demonstrated expertise in shipping hazardous chemicals.
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• Strong time management skills.
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• Experience in transformational change management.
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• Excellent communication skills.
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• Client-driven approach.
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• Dangerous Goods trained in Air (IATA ICAO), Sea (IMDG), and Road (ADR).
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• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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• Highly organised with strong diligence.
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• Proficiency in computer applications and MS Office.
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• Initiative-taking, flexible, and capable of meeting strict deadlines.
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• Committed to achieving high standards of service.
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For more information, please contact Travis Townsend at Major Recruitment.

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INDTW

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