Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Material Handling Manager  in the Material Handling Department, to join us at our site in Norwich.

Summary:

The role involves being responsible for the planning and execution of all aspects of warehouse, material handling & 3PL integrated operations at the Lotus Norwich site.

The Material Handling Operations Manager will achieve KPI targets related to health & safety, material availability, inventory accuracy and door-to-line delivery performance, executed through a culture of strong leadership, teamwork and commitment.
 

What You'll Do:

• Implement & develop a material handling operations organisation, that delivers the objectives of the Lotus organisation, in accordance with safety, cost and operational execution targets.
  
• Develop, implement and execute processes, that ensure consistent quality in material handling operational service levels.
  
• Support the Lotus Norwich Production Operations in meeting build schedules, with full material availability, at the right time, at the point of fit.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  
• Conduct Layered Process Audits focused on Safety, 5S and Operational Effectiveness (availability, productivity & quality).

What You'll Bring:

• Significant experience as a warehouse/logistics senior manager, in a fast-paced operations environment.
  
• Experience with managing 3PL integrated relationships.
  
• Strong people/performance management skills.
  
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement & warehouse/logistics functional excellence.
  
• Experience in automotive manufacturing operations.
  

What We Offer:

• We provide a company car to make your commute smoother than a freshly waxed sports car.  
• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
• Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.
• Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.
• Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.
• We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there.

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Norwich site.
  
• This role will be required to bridge both our days and evenings shifts, so a shift pattern of 11:00 - 20:00 Mon to Thurs & 11:00 – 15:00 on Fridays is ideal, although this is flexible and can be adjusted slightly by mutual agreement.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/