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Materials & Logistics Manager sought by a world leader in the manufacture of automotive components. The company provides quality products, services and solutions worldwide to customers in over 150 countries. Due to an internal promotion, they seek a senior materials management professional to join their Sunderland team as the Materials & Logistics Manager. Your role as Materials & Logistics Manager: Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for a team of Materials Expeditors and a Materials Supervisor operating in a fast-paced, customer-driven JIT environment. JIT Materials Planning & Control • Ensure continuous material availability to support JIT production with zero line stoppages, • Manage supplier call-offs, sequenced releases, and short lead-time adjustments driven by customer schedule changes, • Lead expediting activities to mitigate material shortages and supply risk, • Proactively identify potential disruptions and implement effective recovery and contingency plans, • Maintain accuracy of MRP parameters, BOMs, and sequencing data to support JIT performance, • Operate confidently with large and complex data sets (e.g. 1,500 part numbers with multiple data attributes) Logistics & Warehousing • Oversee inbound, internal, and line-side logistics within a low-inventory, high-velocity JIT environment, • Ensure efficient goods receipt, storage, picking, kitting, and line feeding, • Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy, FIFO, traceability, and space optimisation, • Minimise premium freight and non–value-added handling Leadership & Financial Accountability • Lead, motivate, and develop materials and warehouse teams operating across shifts, • 5 x direct reports: 4 x Expeditors and 1 x Materials Supervisor, • Set clear expectations aligned to KPIs such as OTIF, material availability and line stoppage prevention, • Manage MP&L budgets, inventory investment and freight spend, identifying ongoing cost reduction opportunities, • Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures Supplier, Customer & Cross-Functional Interface • Act as the primary escalation point for suppliers within the JIT supply chain, • Work closely with Production, Quality, Finance and Customer teams to respond rapidly to schedule fluctuations, • Manage model phase-out activity to minimise obsolescence and support robust customer liability recovery, • Provide accurate forecasting and KPI reporting using designated SCM tools, • Support customer audits, launches and internal reviews Continuous Improvement • Drive lean logistics initiatives, including kanban systems and line-side optimisation, • Improve inventory turns while protecting production continuity, • Track and improve performance across material availability, inventory accuracy, premium freight and supplier delivery Your experience as Materials & Logistics Manager: • Proven leadership experience in Materials, Logistics or Supply Chain within a JIT automotive, manufacturing or engineering environment, • Strong knowledge of JIT operations, schedule volatility and risk management, • Experience leading materials expediting and warehouse teams, • Strong ERP/MRP knowledge with a data-driven approach to decision making, • Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related discipline, • Experience of end to end material and logistics management with focus on inbound freight, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Strong people leadership capability with a results-focused mindset, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, • Will consider relocators at own expense Desirable experience: • Working knowledge of QAD and/or SAP, • Familiarity with IATF 16949, • Professional logistics qualification Benefits Package: • Salary from £58,000 depending on experience, • Optional 9 day working fortnight, • Employee well-being program, • Occupational health & physiotherapy availability, • Ongoing training and career development, • Access to High Street discounts & benefits, • Reward & Recognition awards, • Employee Assistance Program (available for family members too) 24/7, 365 days, • 24/7 Virtual GP (available for family members too), • 26 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service, • Enhanced pension scheme and death in service benefits, • Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, • Onsite facilities including free parking, • Potential to travel and support other sites and initiatives Materials & Logistics Manager Sunderland, Tyne & Wear From £58,000 depending on experience + benefits

Job title Fire and Security Engineer Function Fire Location Field based Reports to Service Manager (North/South) Responsible for staff N/A About our business JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on-site operations team working with daily with customers. When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counseling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs. You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available. To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub. We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies. We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards! Role overview Safety systems maintenance engineer including reactive calls Key tasks Responsible for maintenance as per level 2 and phase 2 reactive calls to sites where customers have called in faulty systems (when senior guy is already on job). Part of the OOH call out rota. To carry enhanced van stock to achieve high 1st fix rate. Responsible for van stock in the same manner as level 1 and 2. Service Delivery Demonstrate an understanding of what service delivery excellence is for your role, ensuring you deliver the basics right every time and are part of a team where service is central to good performance. Managing Risk Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impend your operations. Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business Managing Health & Safety Conduct any Risk Assessments and Method Statements, compiling reports in line with H&S requirements Liaising with the Head of Compliance to ensure any compliance as part of your role is in line with the framework set. Criteria Essential (attributes required for candidate to be considered) Desirable (attributes can be trained or developed) Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do) Good understanding of safety systems Understanding of relevant BS to task Able to fault find and rectify Experience (what you have done) Personal qualities (the way you think and act) Good customer service skills Ability to communicate clearly. Able to use own initiative. Qualifications Asbestos Training FIA Foundation FIA Environmental FIA H&S PAT Testing BFC Extinguishers Part P Electrical FIA Maintenance Unit TPBN1_UKTJ