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Warehouse and Logistics Manager
- Annual Salary: Up to £55,000
- Location:Â Central Belt
- Job Type:Â Full-timeÂ
Reed Recruitment is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Warehouse and Logistics Manager. This senior role is crucial for a leading company in the manufacturing sector, renowned for its dynamic and efficient operations. The successful candidate will take full ownership of warehouse operations, leading a team of 15-20 people and managing a high volume of daily dispatches.Â
Day-to-day of the role:
- Oversee the dispatch processes to ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) deliveries.
- Manage approximately 50-60 truck turnarounds per day, ensuring efficient and timely operations.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with transport providers to enhance service levels and efficiency.
- Lead and motivate a team of warehouse staff to achieve exceptional performance and meet operational targets.
- Implement best practices in inventory control, ensuring stock accuracy and reducing waste.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and health & safety regulations.
- Manage the transport provider to keep accurate, up-to-date inventory of Finished Goods, Work in Progress, and Pallets, enabling a continuous uninterrupted supply of product at the agreed service level to the customers.
- Ensure safe working practices and statutory safety standards are adhered to.
- Implement and conform to hygiene and product safety procedures across the business.
- Manage warehouse personnel, performance, and development.
- Ensure storage arrangements are compliant with company insurance risk assessments and management framework control standards.
- Collaborate with other regions and external suppliers to execute any offload arrangements and processes.
- Monitor and control compliance with control of materials on and offsite procedures.
- Verify transport and warehousing expenditure and invoices.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records of all transactions.
- Ensure the transport provider is fully compliant and trained with using ERP systems and processes.Â
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven track record in logistics and warehouse management within the manufacturing sector.
- Strong knowledge of dispatch, inventory management, and third-party logistics.
- Proactive and hands-on leadership style, capable of driving performance and operational efficiency.
- Commercial mindset with a focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Deep understanding of warehouse compliance and health & safety standards.
- Experience in managing large teams and complex operations.
- Proficient in using ERP systems to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.Â
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a leading company.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.Â
To apply for this Warehouse and Logistics Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
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