Logistics Manager

Description:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Logistics Manager to lead a high-volume despatch and logistics operation at our Milton Keynes manufacturing site. This is a key operational leadership role within a well-established UK manufacturer serving industrial and commercial customers across the UK and Europe.

You will take ownership of the day-to-day logistics function, ensuring that products move efficiently from production through consolidation, loading and despatch, while maintaining high service levels, strong cost control and a safe working environment.

Role: Logistics Manager 
Salary: up to £60,000 per annum + benefits 
Location: Milton Keynes 

Responsibilities for the Logistics Manager will be:- 

Overseeing goods-in operations, including the receipt of steel, accessories and ancillary components.
Managing picking, packing and preparation activities for products ready for despatch.
Consolidating workloads and coordinating the loading and movement of goods for export, domestic customers and inter-company transfers.
Organising transport requirements and ensuring appropriate packaging and loading instructions are followed.
Managing a varied transport operation, from courier movements through to articulated vehicles.
Maximising vehicle utilisation and controlling logistics costs.
Managing third-party transport providers, ensuring vehicle availability, punctuality and service standards.
Leading, developing and supporting the existing operational team.
Working closely with Production and internal fulfilment teams to balance production pressures, customer requirements and despatch priorities.
Maintaining strong health and safety standards throughout the logistics operation.
Monitoring and improving operational KPIs, including cost per tonne, vehicle utilisation and service performance
Requirements for the Logistics Manager will be:- 

We are looking for a practical, resilient and commercially aware logistics leader who can take ownership quickly and operate effectively in a demanding environment. The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience as a Logistics Manager, or in a closely comparable senior operational role.
Experience managing a busy, high-volume despatch or logistics operation, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial environment.
Strong experience of transport planning, vehicle utilisation, loading operations and third-party haulier management.
A sound understanding of logistics costs and operational KPIs, particularly cost per tonne and vehicle utilisation.
Experience leading a sizeable operational team through Team Leaders and coordinators.
A hands-on management style, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure.
Excellent stakeholder-management and communication skills.
A strong understanding of health and safety within a logistics environment; IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are desirable
The role of Logistics Manager will particularly suit someone who enjoys operational ownership, thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to make a tangible impact within a well-established manufacturing business.

Apply on-line or call Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential discussion (url removed)
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