MP&L Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive salary
Package: Comprehensive overall package
Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexibility on start/finish, On-site The Opportunity This is a high-visibility leadership role at a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub in Birmingham. Our client is a global leader Tier 1 automotive manufacture undergoing an unprecedented growth phase. The site is set to become the global benchmarking center for the group. With a flagship Electric Vehicle program launching, the facility is investing heavily, in new lines, with turnover projected to skyrocket. We are looking for an MP&L Manager who can balance technical logistics expertise with a people-first leadership style to guide the department. The Role As MP&L Manager, you will hold full end-to-end accountability for the plant’s materials and supply chain, reporting directly to the Senior Plant Manager. You will lead a department of approximately 80 employees, including planners, schedulers, and engineers, with a direct management team of Senior Leads. Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Supply Chain: Oversee inbound global material scheduling, internal warehousing/line-feeding, production planning, and outbound dispatch.
- Inventory & Finance: Manage a 20m+ inventory scaling up and a multi million pound standard freight spend.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain 10,000 + active lines while minimising customer downtime and optimising free cash flow.
- Global Logistics: Manage complex global flows involving Sea (30-40%), Road, and Air freight.
- Strategic Growth: Support New Product Introduction (NPI) for all logistics aspects and ensure zero obsolescence on engineering changes.
- Systems: Maintain and update SAP master data, ensuring high standards of data cleanliness.
- We are looking for a leader who wins hearts and minds. While technical proficiency is essential, the ability to build trust and engage a loyal, long-standing workforce is a critical priority for this role.
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