The world's leading manufacturer of wood-based panels is looking to hire a versatile and highly motivated Logistics Manager. The role will suit a strong leader with experience driving and improving efficiency within a warehousing and distribution operation and looking to make an impact in a growing company.
This is a key role as part of a truly global business with over 40 large manufacturing sites and an annual turnover of circa €4.5billion. The privately owned UK operation based in Chirk, Wrexham, has a turnover of £350million with ambitious plans to double that as well as exciting investment plans for the next 5 years.
Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, the position involves full managerial responsibility for logistical operations onsite including haulage and distribution, warehouse management and inventory accuracy, and leading the logistics team to deliver excellent customer service in a next day delivery environment
Full-time permanent role, you will ideally live within a commutable distance from the Chirk plant. Offering an attractive salary with benefits including salary sacrifice scheme and various health and wellbeing initiatives.
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The Role
- Negotiating with freight providers, mobile plant suppliers and plant/fleet maintenance contractors to ensure a cost effective, customer focused service is provided
- Overseeing the efficient operation of a 500,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a warehouse team operating 24hrs / 7 days per week
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