It's more than a job
Be part of our journey, this newly created Senior Production System (PS) Manager sits with the Government & Defence arm of our Contract Logistics division plays a vital role in supporting key customers. With sites located across the UK, our operations span storage, distribution and freight, providing essential services to our customers. As a trusted delivery partner, Kuehne+Nagel is committed to driving supply chain transformation, bringing best in class commercial practices, efficiencies and continuous improvement to every contract we support.
We are now seeking a Senior Production System (PS) Manager to help us take that further deliver efficiencies.
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations and the National Production System Manager, the Senior PS Manager will lead the implementation and ongoing development of the Production System strategy across the Government & Defence division. This role plays a key part in enabling the delivery of our wider business objectives by ensuring consistency, standardisation and operational excellence across all contracts.
In this influential position, you will guide and support local PS Managers, champion a positive and people focused culture, and actively contribute to shaping the future of our PS offering.
How you create impact
- Lead the deployment of the Production System in alignment with Excellence 2.0, ensuring the successful delivery of long term programme goals.
- Drive cost efficiencies and contract savings, clearly differentiating Production System benefits from continuous improvement activities.
- Oversee change management, innovation, benefits delivery, and new business initiatives to enhance overall customer service performance.
- Champion a positive, people focused culture across all sites, fully aligned with business strategy and vision.
- Ensure operational excellence by continuously reviewing processes, maintaining compliance with legislation and standards, and applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
- Build and develop improvement teams, embedding CI capability and best practice across the network
- Maintain strong customer partnerships and support business development through value‑added service propositions
What we would like you to bring
- Proven track record in continuous improvement deployment (Lean/Six Sigma, BB certification preferred).
- Strong leadership experience in managing cross‑functional teams, employee development, and customer relations
- Skilled in project management, budgetary control, KPI development, and operational excellence.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence at all levels
- Capability in fostering employee engagement and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and legal standards
- Delivery, training, and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and drive adoption of CI practices
- Strong analytical ability with spreadsheets and data interrogation to support decision‑making and performance improvement.
What's in it for you
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will ensure you are rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You will receive 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional days through service. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers discounts, benefit information, recognition, and access to a wellbeing centre.
As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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