Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (Europe) Ltd employ in excess of 20,000 people across Europe and North Africa. Automotive engineering is our industry and we are proud of the diverse team of world-class engineers and support staff who work at the highest level to provide products and services to our customers. Our people are our greatest asset and respect for human resources is a fundamental principle of the Sumitomo Business Spirit.
A career with SEWS-E offers a number of exciting and challenging opportunities, with many roles involving international travel. We are always looking for talented individuals who want to develop their careers both locally and globally.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Applicants will ideally be educated to a degree level
• Have a proven background in supervising or managing in a similar operation
• Specific experience in warehouse processes, HR management, customer care and effective control of expenditure within the automotive business would be a distinct advantage
• Flexibility to respond in the event of operational issues
• Travel to UK and overseas may be required
• Applicants for this position should have an existing right to live and work in the UK
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seaham SR7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse management: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/02/202

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To hold overall responsibility for managing the Customer Distribution Centre in Sunderland.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide and maintain a safe working environment for all staff according to statutory regulations and company directives
• Budgetary responsibility for the Sunderland site including the annual proposal and monthly reporting of financial performance. Authorisation of SERS and the personal expenses of direct reports, ensuring all expenditure is fully justified and controlled within the parameters of the site budget
• Overall responsibility for the operational performance of the services provided by the Distribution Centre. Duties include the generation of the monthly Manager’s report, reporting statistical operational data and benchmarking performance against other SEWS-E sites
• Overall responsibility for the management of the Distribution Centre’s direct reports including the management of industrial relations, training, salary reviews, recruitment, disciplinary actions and the distribution of Company communications
• Maintain positive day-to-day relationships with Business Unit and Manufacturing Plant colleagues
• Support the company IT department with day-to-day problem solving at the Distribution Centre
• Responsible for the continuous reassessment of TS16949 ensuring the audit schedule for all departments is adhered to and corrective actions implemented
• Responsible for the continuous reassessment of ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 ensuring the audit schedule is adhered to and corrective actions implemented
• To ensure the building is maintained to the standards set out by the lease agreement and routine maintenance is carried out at the required intervals. This would include all plant and manual handling equipment. Ensure there is effective security control established and continuous monitoring / call out facilities are in place
• The management of projects related to the supply of services from the Distribution Centre. These include requests made directly from the customer as well as those generated internally with the business. Manage research projects that focus on finding opportunities to improve site efficiency and reduce costs
• Any other comparable duties as requested by the Line Manager