MP&L Manager

MP&L Manager Global Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Package: Bonus Car Allowance Private Health care Pension Life Insurance

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 scalingup 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.

The Ideal Candidate

• 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.

Requirements

Experience: Proven track record in a Tier 1 Automotive environment (Aerospace or high-volume Manufacturing also considered).

Leadership: Approachable and visible leadership style; you must be willing to be hands on initially to understand processes and earn credibility.

Systems: Strong proficiency in SAP and a detailed understanding of MRP/inventory control systems.

Technical Breadth: Demonstrated experience executing the full breadth of the MP&L function at both an operational and strategic level.

Stability: A history of longevity in previous roles.