Material Flow Manager

• Lead, manage and develop a team of up to 70 Material Handlers, ensuring high performance and strong employee engagement
• Take full responsibility for Health & Safety across all logistics areas and production interfaces, ensuring a safe working environment
• Plan and organise material handling capacity (personnel and equipment) to meet customer and production requirements
• Optimise efficiency, flexibility and agility of logistics operations in line with defined performance targets (cost, quality, delivery)
• Monitor and control key logistics KPIs, including cost, process performance, delivery reliability, quality, 5S standards, and attendance
• Drive and continuously improve material flow processes in line with the Brose Production System principles
• Lead and support continuous improvement and lean transformation initiatives within the logistics function
• Ensure effective training, development, and upskilling of the logistics team to meet evolving business needs
• Act as deputy for the Logistics Team Leader when required
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and standards, including Health & Safety, quality, environmental, and code of conduct guidelines

• Higher-level education (e.g. degree, HND, or equivalent) in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in logistics or material flow management within the automotive manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership experience managing large teams in a fast-paced production setting
• Demonstrated success in implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, ideally in brownfield environments
• Solid understanding of material flow, capacity planning, and warehouse/logistics operations
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP
• Project management expertise (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent) is an advantage
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to manage KPIs and drive performance improvements
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments, suppliers, and customers
• Proactive, hands-on leadership style with a strong focus on results, safety, and employee engagement

Project management expertise (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent)

• Modern working environment
• Equal opportunities employer
• Inclusive working environment
• Culture of respect and appreciation
• Opportunity to realise full potential