About Our Logistics Manager Role
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic logistics professional to lead, manage, develop, and deliver service excellence through an efficient, legally compliant, and cost-effective logistics department.
Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading teams, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement through the development and implementation of new efficiencies and added-value processes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Leading, managing, and developing a team to achieve functional objectives supporting the site and company business plan;
* Working closely with the production team to drive customer service excellence through a logistics department operating with maximum efficiency and economy;
* Fostering people development and a lean culture within the team;
* Ensuring the logistics operation is fully compliant with all relevant site, EU, and legal requirements;
* Planning and coordinating resources, including temporary workers, to meet all business logistics requirements;
* Developing and managing the departmental budget, investigating and resolving any variances to ensure financial control;
* Investigating and resolving logistics problems by analysing data from systems like Telematics and Dynamics to eliminate inefficient routes, improve service quality, and reduce customer losses;
* Ensuring route optimisation savings are achieved and that all routes are profitable;
* Driving continuous improvement through the development and implementation of new efficiencies and added-value processes;
* Maintaining excellent working relationships between the logistics, service, and production departments to deliver optimal customer service.
Requirements for Success:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Proven experience of leading teams and managing budgets;
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
* Experience of implementing Lean principles and practices.
Benefits:
As our Logistics Manager, you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for career progression and professional development.