Are you an experienced Logistics Manager, looking for a new and exciting challenge? Do you have experience in poultry or livestock supply chain?
Red Recruitment 24:7 are currently seeking a Logistics Manager to lead a dedicated logistics teamworking for a highly reputable client located near Stratford upon Avon.
This role will oversee the seamless coordination of logistics operations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery to customers in the UK and EU. It will be essential to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Role & Responsibilities:
Lead, motivate and train team members
Work closely with colleagues across the business and 3rd party logistics providers to plan the most appropriate transport methods.
Ensure full compliance with all necessary regulations including driver, transport, animal welfare and health & safety.
Plan and manage the transport budget.
Ensuring bio-security and bird welfare are championed and upheld.
Managing costs across the transport operation to ensure the most cost-effective delivery.
Support the quality team in investigating complaints.
Ensure strict adherence of biosecurity protocols and procedures.
Assist in arrangement of both procurement and lease agreements for new vehicles.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Excellent communication, problem solving and organisational skills.
The ability to manage, lead and empower teams.
A strong drive to focus and deliver to our customers.
Management experience, with responsibility for managing a similar sized transport operation.
Ideally experience of the poultry industry, with good knowledge of animal welfare regulations and requirements
Good working knowledge of MS Excel
Good working knowledge of customs procedures and animal health regulations for export from GB to EU and NI would be advantageous.
Package and Benefits:
Salary £50,000
24 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
Company car
Excellent Pension scheme
Working Monday – Friday 07.30-15.00