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Material Handling Manager

United Kingdom, Hethel · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Job Description

The role involves being responsible for the planning and execution of all aspects of warehouse, material handling & 3PL integrated operations at the Lotus Hethel 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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 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)

Requirements

  • 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

What we offer

  • 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

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