Role Overview
As the Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our operational performance and customer service offering. With accountability for an operating budget of circa £1.5m and stocks of £5m, you’ll lead initiatives to develop new and improved ways of working whilst maintaining our excellent customer service performance. This role is ideal for an experienced person, who is ready to make an impact across our logistics and operations strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance within areas of control.
* Manage the cost effective selection of national and international hauliers and liaise closely with sales teams to optimize the use of efficient distribution solutions.
* Support the Logistics Coordinator in managing the day to day relationship with the company’s 3PL partners and other hauliers.
* Line management of the Logistics Coordinator and all warehouse and logistics staff and activities at the Millom site.
* Manage raw materials logistics and flow into Production.
* Develop the warehouse areas to handle new product lines under development and deploy best practice in all activities.
* Enhance synergies and cross-functional support arrangements between different operational teams.
* Oversee the planning of our satellite warehouse and distribution and retain matrix influence over operations staff based there and 3rd par...