Warehouse Contract Manager - Leading UK 3PL Provider - Great Opportunity for Progression
Client Details
Michael Page Logistics have partnered with a well known client who's continued growth means we partner once again supporting their search for a Warehouse Contract Manager, operating one of of their key sites in the Northampton
They are an easily recognisable, innovative, and growing company, attracting various blue-chip clients along the way. This role will give the successful candidate a chance to truly flourish within a challenging, demanding, but rewarding environment with lots of room to progress along the way.
Description
The Warehouse Contract Manager role will require the individual to:
* Report to the General Manager.
* Manage Direct reports of 2 x Operations Managers, along with an indirect headcount of circa 50+ heads consisting of; Operations Support Managers, Shift Managers, Team Managers, Stock & Inventory Managers, Team Leaders and Operatives.
* Be responsible for the site in it's entirety, including customer management, employee engagement, P&L / Costs and Continuous Improvement strategies.
* Overall responsibility for process design and daily delivery for inbound, pick and outbound operations through the team.
* Be responsible for direct relationships with each customer both operationally and financially.
* Be responsible for effective inventory controls, ensuring the customer portfolios are maintained within key SLA guidelines.
* Develop strategies to ensure on-boarding of new customers.
* Accountable for medium term succession planning across your site.
* Act as GM when needed.
* Commutable to Northampton
This role would suit a candidate that has worked in a; Operations Manager, Contract Manager, Site Manager, position previously.
Profile
The successful candidate for the Warehouse Contract Manager role will have the following skills and experiences:
* A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential
* Be Degree educated (or similar) - Advantageous
* Managed Multiple customers previously - Advantageous
* A minimum of 5+ years Logistics experience at an equivalent level previously - Essential.
* Have worked for a 3PL previously - Essential
* Have managed in excess of 80+ employees previously - Essential
* IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications - Advantageous
* Have good written and verbal communication skills ranging from Executive levels to shop floor Operatives.
* Be results driven and commercially minded.
* Be commutable to Northamptonshire
Job Offer
This role offers:
* Salary - 45,000 - 50,000
* Monday - Friday - Daytime hours
* Company Pension Scheme
* Plus additional company benefits