Logistics Manager
ACS Staffing Solutions
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 per annum DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, onsite
Location: Northampton
Are you an experienced Logistics Manager who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and getting the best from a team?
An exciting opportunity has become available for a hands-on and proactive Logistics Manager to join a growing organisation and take responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of its logistics operation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who doesn't just want to manage the daily workload, but wants to improve the operation, drive performance and help build a logistics function capable of supporting continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day logistics and warehouse operation
- Oversee inbound deliveries, containers, stock receipt and put-away
- Ensure stock is stored accurately and efficiently
- Manage stock movements between warehouse, production, installation and dispatch
- Ensure customer orders are picked, checked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time
- Plan labour and resources according to workload and business demand
- Lead, motivate and develop the logistics team
- Allocate daily duties and ensure resources are used effectively
- Set clear performance expectations and monitor team KPIs
- Manage attendance, performance and operational issues
- Identify training requirements and support team development
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and health & safety
- Monitor stock accuracy, picking accuracy, fulfilment and dispatch performance
- Manage transport providers and resolve delivery or collection issues
- Identify and address operational bottlenecks
- Drive continuous improvement across warehouse layout, stock flow and working practices
- Monitor overtime, agency labour and operational costs
- Reduce unnecessary handling, rework and inefficient processes
- Support the introduction of new systems and processes
- Provide regular performance updates to senior management
- Ensure the logistics operation has the capacity and resources to support future growth
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager or similar operational leadership role.
You'll ideally have:
- Proven experience managing a warehouse, logistics or distribution operation
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and stock control
- Experience leading, managing and motivating teams
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Experience working with operational KPIs and performance data
- Good understanding of warehouse health & safety
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Good IT and administrative skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
- Manufacturing or production environments
- 3PL or multi-customer warehouse operations
- WMS or ERP systems
- Transport and delivery management
- Process improvement and operational optimisation
- £30,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Opportunity to take genuine ownership of the logistics operation
- Scope to implement process improvements and drive operational change
- Opportunity to develop and lead a team
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Free flu jabs
- Canteen facilities
- Casual dress
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