Job Description

Owen Daniels have partnered with Polytec in Telford as they look to appoint a number of Operational Functional Leads who will take responsibility of coordinating and overseeing the launch of new or updated projects within the operations team, guiding the team through the entire process from concept development to post-production rollout. Polytec are a Tier 1 Automotive supplier of high-quality exterior plastic components, supplying into some of the biggest names in the Automotive industry.

MP&L Lead

Multiple Vacancies

Contract – 18 months minimum

Outside IR35

Telford/Bridgnorth

The main function as MP&L lead will be to co-ordinate & control the launch of new or modified vehicle-component projects within Supply chain and Logistics, managing the team to take products from concept through to post-production launch.

Operational Functional Lead  

Job Description  

Responsible within the project team to undertake/Co-ordinate all activities required to ensure that Supply chain and Logistics deliverables are completed in a timely manner in line with the project and PEP requirements.

Represent Supply chain and Logistics in all internal and customer facing meeting and reviews and ensure requirements are transparent to the function and business as a whole

Ensure all project activities remain with the project budget, with any deviations communicated effectively to the Project Manager.

Working within the project under the direction of the PM but reporting directly to the Head of the Engineering function.

Provide strong leadership/guidance towards all departments & groups, and manage the customer, suppliers/service providers & the other internal departments via strong stakeholder management skills to ensure optimal performance 

Operational Functional Lead

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications 

Minimum of 5 years leading Automotive Tier-1 Projects, preferably within Plastics Manufacturing

Degree-qualified in an Engineering discipline preferred

Minimum of 5 years leading APQP process & all Gate Approvals

Managing cross-functional teams / matrix organisations

Working knowledge of SAP an advantage 

Please apply below or contact me at (url removed) if this role is of interest