Logistics Manager

Posted 18 April by Heybridge Associates
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
London , South East England
Permanent, full-time

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Posted by Heybridge Associates
Our client is a well-established food manufacturer, with a national distribution network. We provide a high quality and extensive range of chilled/frozen products to our customers. We have a number of sites including a production facility in the UK with Europe.  We are a supportive, forward thinking, and dedicated team and are looking for a highly motivated team player, who wants to be part of a growing business and make a difference. This is a hands-on Logistics Manager role based at our site in Ealing, London. The role is responsible for managing a team of between 10 – 15 employees and is responsible for ensuring productivity targets are achieved. Driving warehousing and logistics processes and procedures,  ensuring compliance and safe systems area a priority for all.  

Hours & Benefits
  • 5 day working week
  • 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays.
  • Salary according to experience. £40,000 - £45,000
  • Profit share scheme
  • Nest pension scheme – 3% employer contribution, 5% company contribution
Responsibilities
  • Day to day management of both the logistics and Warehouse teams,
  • Coordinating and effectively route planning for the multi-drop drivers
  • Ensuring adherence to all company policies and procedures
  • Chairing daily meetings with the team to ensure concerns or customer queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently
  • Liaise with the sales and customer service teams ensuring we are able to deliver a 1st class customer experience
  • People management to include absence management, performance, training and development and all people related matters
  • Ensuring the fleet of vehicles are always compliant with DVLA/VOSA and regularly cleaned and maintained.
  • Successful Completion of all site KPI’s and ensure they are reported in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring high standards of housekeeping and maintenance within the warehouse environment.
  • Managing the accurate control of both inbound and outbound stock.
  • Labour planning in line budget constraints.
  • Establish and maintain strong teamwork across the team.
  • To work in compliance with the health and safety policies
Skill & Knowledge 
  • Minimum 3 years Logistics Management experience
  • Experience in operating an EPR warehouse management system
  • Experience of electronic delivery route planning is essential
  • A full driving licence essential
  • Previous experience of Day 1 for Day 2 dispatch
  • Experience in working in a chilled/frozen food environment is preferable
  • Strong leadership skills
  • VNA or counterbalance -advantageous but not essential
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good financial awareness and budget management experience
  • Highly motivated and ambitious individual.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

Application questions

Do you have settled Status in the UK?
Do you have 3 years experience in a similar role?
Do you require visa support either now or in the future?

Reference: 52465588

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