Mackle snacks

Logistics Manager

14/01/2025
full-time
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Deadline date:
£28000 - £45482 / year

Job Description

Job description

Are you passionate about organising the intricate puzzle pieces of supply chain management? Are you a detail-oriented individual with a knack for streamlining processes and ensuring smooth operations? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us: We are a leading Manufacturing company at the forefront of the industry, committed to providing exceptional service to our clients.

Role Overview: As a Logistics manager, working as part of the supply chain team you will play a crucial role in supporting our logistics operations. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all aspects of the supply chain run efficiently and effectively. You will collaborate with various departments, suppliers, and carriers to coordinate shipments, track inventory, and maintain accurate records.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery and receipt of goods.
  • Maintain meticulous records of inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks to prevent discrepancies.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and carriers to negotiate favourable terms and secure cost-effective transportation solutions.
  • Track customers orders from reception of orders through to delivery
  • Monitor shipment schedules and resolve any logistical issues that may arise, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Assist in the preparation of shipping documentation, including invoices, and customs paperwork.
  • Work closely with the logistics team to develop and implement process improvements.
  • Liaise with customers on order tracking and expected fulfilment dates

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in logistics management or a related field is preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and other systems.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Problem-solving mindset and the capability to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • A team player with a positive attitude and a proactive approach.

Desirable Criteria

  • Forklift Licence

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work with a market-leading company,
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and efforts are valued.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities to enhance your skill set.
  • Career growth prospects within the company for high-performing individuals.

How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and be an integral part of our logistics team, send us your updated resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a dynamic company that values innovation and excellence in everything we do!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£45,482.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Logistics: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 27/01/2025

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Logistics Manager

09/01/2025
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Job Description

Logistics Manager

Excellent Salary (please enquire) + Bonus + Excellent benefits

We have an Excellent opportunity for an experienced Logistics Manager to join a world leader in the hire and supply of equipment and facilities to the service industry. With significant growth over the last few years and strong presence all-over the globe, this company can offer excellent career prospects and opportunities to the right candidate

you will be playing a pivotal role within the operations of the company.

You will be responsible for the day to-day smooth running of the Equipment Control Departments and within the Operation as a whole, along with your self-disciplines of systems, processes, procedures within the Operation and the Company.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Logistics Manager:

  • Responsible for Developing and implementing processes to ensure the accurate check out and in, and tracking of all Equipment rental.
  • The Logistics and Distribution manager will manage a team including supervisors and coordinators, distributing workload and ensuring that procedures are all followed consistently ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Interpreting workflow from the sales team and delegating Order to be pulled to Equipment Co-ordinators
  • Work with the Account Handlers, to ensure phased delivery orders are kept up to date and allocated to the team
  • Ensuring shortages are reported and dealt with in a timely manner, and good communication is maintained from the Coordinator teams to the sales team
  • Ensuring scanning accuracy for each Equipment Despatch
  • Investigating and implementing control measures for each Equipment Despatch
  • Ensure all Quality control checks are carried out in the bay prior to despatch including checks on the appropriate packaging arrangements
  • Continuously review with the team and drive improvements in vehicle load restraint systems and security, including Shoot/working load combinations.
  • Liaise with the distribution team to ensure the correct trucks are present on the bays in a timely manner
  • Work with the late shift leader to hand over workload and ensure all next day orders are completed, and any sub hires are clearly discussed to make it to the right vehicle / bay.
  • Ensure the department resourced physically and technically at all time and all technical and infrastructure issues escalated to resolution.
  • Keep track of any changes to orders and ensure information is relayed to coordinators as jobs progress
  • Ensure a process is in place for all signed delivery paperwork, so that it is retrievable as prove of receipt for each hire.
  • Manage and drive the teams responsible for returning rental stock effectively to ensure smooth flow of equipment around the department.
  • Ensure vehicles are unloaded completely and all load straps stay with the trucks.
  • Support and encourage ideas from within your teams and support them through to completion and into becoming part of our standard operation procedures and facility.

Experience/Skills required for the Logistics Manager:

  • Previous logistics/distribution/warehouse management experience preferably within the equipment hire and rental industry
  • First line management skills, including personnel management, conflict resolution, effective communications & training/development experience.
  • Ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive environment.
  • IT Literate
  • Adaptable to a fast-paced environment with the highest expectations of service and quality.
  • Committed to continual improvement and development.

To learn more about this opportunity or any other Warehouse Manager or Logistics and Distribution Manager with Kadtech recruitment, please get in touch or apply!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

  • Yearly bonus

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: V0456

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Logistics Manager

26/12/2024
full-time
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£45000 - £55000 / year

Job Description

Site: Heywood (Northwest Regional Distribution Centre)
Package: Basic salary up to £55,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme)
Sector: Packaging Distribution

Protecting what matters, together
We’re dedicated to protecting what matters most – our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows.

With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career.

We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability, and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future.

The Logistics Manager role

Joining our local management team, this highly focused Logistics Manager role provides a wonderful opportunity for you to make a real impact. Taking charge of logistics operations at our largest site in Group (85,000 feet square warehouse), you will be responsible for day-to-day running of the logistics function which includes all drivers and warehouse staff (who work on a shift basis) reporting directly to you. Our logistics strategy plays a fundamental role in the success of our business, and we boast state of the art support systems and facilities, ensuring a first-class distribution service is provided to our customers. You will join the regional management team and help contribute to shaping the continued success of the Heywood site, responsible for delivering operational excellence via management of the logistics team and ensuring KPIs are exceeded.

Logistics Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a diverse team including Supervisors, Warehouse Operatives, and Drivers.
  • Set clear targets and conduct regular performance assessments to ensure team effectiveness.
  • Provide ongoing training and coaching opportunities to enhance team performance and individual growth.
  • Contribute to developing and implementing the Central Logistics strategy aligned with organisational goals.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimisation.
  • Oversee all logistics operations including material receipt, storage, and dispatch.
  • Ensure efficient scheduling of deliveries, aiming for a 24/48-hour service.
  • Monitor logistics costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.
  • Optimise resource utilisation to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Assist the Regional Business Manager in implementing the Performance Improvement process.
  • Ensure resources are available for stock counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Collaborate with Sales to meet or exceed customer delivery expectations.
  • Foster positive relationships with stakeholders to enhance satisfaction and efficiency.
  • Implement safety protocols to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Take responsibility for warehouse and loading bay safety.
  • Ensure vehicles are serviced, maintained, and legally compliant.
  • Monitor vehicle condition and address issues to uphold safety standards.
  • Ensure adherence to warehouse processes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Continuously review and develop processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Oversee maintenance of plant and equipment to support uninterrupted operations.
  • Report building defects and coordinate repairs for a safe working environment.
  • Work within ISO9001 and ISO14001 policies to maintain quality and environmental standards.
  • Adhere to company policies and guidelines in all aspects of work.

What you will bring
The successful applicant will ideally meet with the below criteria…
Essential:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience of full logistics management role including fleet compliance
  • Effective leadership style with ability to coach, mentor, train & develop staff
  • Experience of working within a fast-paced sales distribution environment
  • Experience of managing a logistics budget
  • Experience of using route-planning software
  • Strong computing/PC skills (including MS Office products & outlook)
  • Experience of conducting vehicle checks, maintaining vehicle records
  • Strong grasp of general health & safety principles including manual handling

Desirable:

  • Holder of Forklift licence (Counterbalance/Pivot Steer)
  • Knowledge/experience of packaging or similar related consumable items
  • Experience of working for similar large/national multi-site (or decentralised) organisation

What you will get

We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: –

  • 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
  • Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Free parking at most of our site locations
  • Annual (company paid) volunteering day
  • Range of company cars or cash allowance (including hybrid/electric) for qualifying job roles
  • Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
  • Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
  • Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
  • Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
  • Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
  • Long service awards (5-40 years)
  • Charitable giving options
  • Financial assistance with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
  • O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
  • Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies)

Your future with us
Here at Macfarlane Group, you truly have the potential to shape your own future and set your own ambitions. We are a large group company where internal promotion and mobility is a key feature of our success. Through tailored career plans, we provide a wide range of structure training & development pathways, utilizing both inhouse expertise to share knowledge and the best-in-class external training partners. There is potential access to management & leadership development, and we work closely with recognized, accredited bodies including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM); So there really are no limits to where your journey within Macfarlane Group may take you.

Next Steps
All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven’t heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly.

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