Innovative task
- The job requires development of Material Flow and Lineside layout for all manufacturing areas within Plant Oxford.
- A broad view of possibilities and options are needed to be generated in the creation of an efficient plan.
- An understanding of the cost and change management system is required with an ability to negotiate with process partners (essential).
- The planning has a direct effect on the Physical Logistics budget, requiring an approach that always seeks to minimise total cost.
Independence, responsibility, decisions
- Responsible for selections of the appropriate options and solutions and for involvement in the high-level decision-making process.
- Responsible for reporting the implementation status in a timely manner and escalating where appropriate.
- Material flow process for new projects & models - direct consequence on budget & operational performance of Physical Logistics
- Space & layout requirements - having direct effect on plant capacity & structure development.
Influence on results
- Has an impact on the efficiency of the technology through reducing structure complexity whilst maximising direct delivery opportunities.
- Influencing Physical Logistics Operational Costs and space availability to utilise business effective solutions for appropriate space usage/lineside presentation methods.
- Should consider Environmental issues and impact e.g. energy consumption.