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Premea
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1LX, England
£34 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our premium brand Automotive client is seeking a Logistics Implementation Engineer in Wolverhampton, offering a salary of £34 per hour (Inside IR35) for a 6-month contract with potential to extend.
- The role focuses on implementing logistics strategies at the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre, developing material handling and process improvement solutions.
- Candidates should have experience working with external suppliers, project management skills, and knowledge of logistics solutions and automation technologies.
- A relevant degree or equivalent experience is required, along with a background in the automotive industry and logistics, particularly in automation and equipment changes.
- This position offers a unique opportunity to work with new logistics technologies and drive efficiency in material flow methodologies.
Logistics Implementation Engineer - 34/hr (Inside IR35) - Wolverhampton - 6 Months (potential to roll)
The purpose of this role is to implement the logistics strategy at the Client's Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC). This role will develop and deliver a range of material handling and process improvement solutions as well as coordinate the implementation of strategic projects that drive overall efficiency and cost reduction.
You will play a significant part in the move towards greater levels of automation, including but not limited to Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and Intelligent pick systems. It is an exciting role, as you will be at the forefront of new logistics technologies, developing new solutions and working with suppliers to identify new opportunities. You will need the confidence to communicate new ideas and encourage others to move away from traditional material flow methodologies.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver logistics solutions ensuring client adopts best-in-class solutions.
- Contribute to the delivery of the overall Material Flow and Automation Strategy, ensuring the strategy is aligned with both the overall company and functional strategies.
- Use benchmarking and other research methods to identify potential opportunities for the latest technology and methodologies to drive best-in-class solutions.
- Undertake any other work as directed by your line manager in connection with your job as may be requested.
Skills/Experience Required
- Experience working with external suppliers to deliver projects.
- Project management skills.
- Experience in benchmarking best-in-class logistics solutions.
- Good data analytical skills.
- Knowledge of problem-solving tools.
- Experience of leading or assisting facility change & installation programmes.
- Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Knowledge of material flow principles and strategies.
- Previous experience in the automotive industry and within logistics.
- Experience of leading or assisting in automation and equipment changes and installation programmes.
- Contractor management experience.
- Experience/knowledge of AGV implementation & technology.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Additional information:
This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.
