Lead Stores and Logistics Officer

Accountable for leading, coaching and developing a team of Stores and logistics operators, ensuring that all stores & logistics-related activities are carried out IAW the relevant regulatory compliance and safety regulations, whilst also ensuring that HAECO's systems, processes, policies and procedures are followed & adhered to.

Accountable for:

• Ensuring all materials, parts & tooling inventory is managed and controlled, maintaining compliance with relevant systems and processes
• Leading & coordinating tooling loans, repairs, inspections, maintenance, calibration, upgrades & modification activities with external suppliers
• Coordinate the tool loan process from customer communication, inspection, dispatch ops & documentation, physical tool packaging & movement
• Engage with freight forwarders to coordinate the delivery, dispatch and shipment of tooling, parts and materials
• Lead & Support cost reduction initiatives/projects
• Manage & co-ordinate stores & logistics operations vehicles (checks, servicing & repair)
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, international shipping & customs regulations, and company/customer procedures.
• Allocation of resources in line with business requirements and shift patterns
• Support Internal/external audits
• Lead & support HAECO's SMS investigations, near misses and audit findings to closure
• Completion of compliance checks/safety walks to ensure that stores logistics standards are being maintained.
• Lead & attend regular shift & team meeting to discuss current work environment, production, quality assurance and other work-related issues.
• Ensure the accuracy of inventory data to align with financial accounting
• Lead stock check and cycle counts
• Lead & support continuous improvement projects
• Tooling & materials are stored, packaged correctly in line with manufacturer and regulatory requirements, ensuring serviceability to support both internal tasking & external tool loans.

Leadership & Behaviours

• Set an example as the stores & logistics lead, demonstrating HAECO's core business values;
• Safety & Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Sustainable development
• Develop, coach & mentor staff working together with a "can-do" spirit
• Carry out yearly performance reviews for direct reports (SAP SuccessFactors)
• Motivate and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded
• Have the ability to respond and react to ad-hoc operational urgent priorities
• Lead and deliver multiple key activities at any one time
• Able to establish positive working relationships within a diverse & multicultural environment
• Building strong connections and partnerships with colleagues, suppliers, partners & customers
• Perform supervisory duties in line with company policies/procedures and regulatory requirements
• Accountable for team annual leave approvals, absence requests, maintaining shift coverage in line with business requirements, competence assessments, stamp re-approvals, training (Including mandatory training) & development
• Point of escalation for the stores & logistics officers

Safety

• Drive a HAECO Safety & 'Just' culture
• Communicate safety briefings to the stores & logistics team
• Lead & drive actions to enable HAECO GES Safety targets and near-miss reporting
• Lead & Investigate reports to address concerns relating to compliance, health and safety
• Plan and execute processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the quality and safety standards of the workplace

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing/engineering stores and logistics role
• Knowledge or experience of aircraft or aero engine maintenance (EASA 145), stores & logistics is preferable
• Computer systems and MS Office capable
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Familiarisation with AMOS or other MRP systems for tooling & inventory control is preferable
• Forklift, tug driving, and crane operation approvals/experience are preferable

Personal specification

· Be eligible and have the right to work in the UK

· Have the ability to work on a shift rotation, that including weekends and bank holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person