Senior Operations Logistics Engineer
Leyland, Lancashire | £45,000 - £58,000 + Excellent Benefits
Drive Performance. Lead Change. Shape the Future.
Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Operations Logistics Engineer to join our established Materials team in Leyland.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading logistics operations, developing people and processes, and delivering continuous improvement within one of Europe's most advanced truck manufacturing facilities.
About Us
As part of PACCAR, a global leader in the design and manufacture of premium trucks, Leyland Trucks is one of Britain's most respected and innovative manufacturing businesses.
The Materials team is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of components to the assembly line while maintaining optimal inventory levels, maximising efficiency and supporting world-class manufacturing performance.
Why Join Leyland Trucks?
At Leyland Trucks, you'll be joining an organisation that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
We offer:
- A collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas matter
- Opportunities to lead improvement projects that make a real business impact
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Exposure to a wide range of operational and logistics challenges
- The opportunity to work within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation
The Opportunity
As a Senior Operations Logistics Engineer, you'll lead operational improvement activities across the Materials function, while supporting and developing teams to deliver outstanding performance in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, guide and coach Material Handling Supervisors and operational teams
- Identify and deliver significant business improvement opportunities through new processes and systems
- Manage a complex and varied workload, balancing production-critical priorities with longer-term improvement initiatives
- Develop departmental safety performance through the management and enhancement of risk assessment processes
- Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through effective material movement and control
- Support the development of internal processes and layouts for future product introductions
- Analyse operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
- Support occasional business travel within the UK and Europe when required
About You
We're looking for a proactive, analytical and people-focused professional who can drive change, influence stakeholders and deliver results.
You'll ideally have:
- Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills (Essential)
- Experience leading, coaching and developing individuals and teams (Essential)
- A self-motivated and flexible approach with the ability to manage competing priorities (Essential)
- Strong analytical capability with advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Essential)
- Experience using reporting and data analytics tools to support decision-making (Essential)
- Degree-level qualification (Essential)
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification (Desirable)
- Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe when required
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At Leyland Trucks, we believe diverse teams build stronger businesses. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and develop their careers.
We are proud supporters of the PACCAR Women's Association and actively promote greater diversity across our workforce and the wider industry.
Reward & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary of £45,000-£58,000, depending on experience, you'll receive:
- 37-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Aviva Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension
- Comprehensive medical scheme including dental, optical and outpatient cover
- Extensive learning, development and training opportunities
- Support for professional qualifications and career advancement
- A professional, innovative and safe working environment with significant responsibility and autonomy
Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a global manufacturing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV to:
Leyland.Jobs@PACCAR.com
No agencies please
