Job Description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Leads the Warehouse Team Leaders in managing, operating and controlling all physical flows to, within and from the site(s). Manages the teams and process effectiveness of receiving operations, transport organising and planning, warehouse operations, management of physical inventory, internal logistics and outbound operations.

Ensures Logistics team execute activities within site, national and international regulations where applicable.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures safe working environment.
• Manages the team based on Employee Involvement principles
• Manages the workload of the area (receiving, shipping, internal movements, warehouse) and optimise the allocated resources.
• Defines and set up the physical organisation of warehouses within site(s)
• Organises and control the internal transportation of material in order to assure the best service level and cost.
• Is interface between supply chain and production at shop floor level ensuring material movement is in accordance with operational expectations.
• Develops and optimises all physical and information flows using Lean principles (including company owned external warehouses).
• Manages and controls the transactional flow for all physical flows.
• Ensures actual inventory accuracy and reliability (FIFO and Cycle counting etc)
• Overseas all Logistics processes in adherence within regulatory frameworks especially with regard to International trade and compliance
• Manages inbound and outbound freight with external providers, suppliers and customers.
• The Logistics Group Leader is responsible for the following APQC items in the relevant site(s):
• 4.4 Manage logistics and warehousing
• 4.4.2 “Plan and manage inbound material flow”
• 4.4.3 “Operate warehousing”
• 4.4.4 “Operate outbound transportation”
• 4.4.5 “Manage returns; manage reverse logistics”
• 4.4.6 “Plan material handling and storage”
• 4.4.7 “Manage inventory storage, location and movement”
• 4.4.9 “Manage kitting operations

Job Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or supply chain).
• 5-9+ years of warehouse or distribution center experience.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations (receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inventory control).
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic computer skills.
• Understanding of safety regulations and best practices (OSHA or local equivalents).
• Inventory management and cycle counting experience.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks); certification may be required.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate team members.
• Time management and organizational skills.

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We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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