Job Description

Logistics Manager | Shildon
Are you ready to take ownership of a busy logistics operation and lead a team to deliver real results?
This growing manufacturing business is investing heavily in its UK sites, and right now they're looking for a strong Logistics Manager to oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, keep production moving, and ensure customers get their orders on time.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll have full responsibility for a team of operatives, while driving continuous improvement across stock accuracy, picking, despatch and distribution.
What you'll be doing
Leading and motivating a warehouse team to deliver against productivity and quality targets
Overseeing goods-in, stock control, production feeds and outbound despatches
Maximising efficiencies across single-drop and multi-load despatches to improve OTD
Developing and refining picking and handling processes, with a long-term view on automation
Maintaining accurate data and inventory records within ERP/MRP systems
Running stock takes, cyclic checks and investigating anomalies
Implementing lean sigma practices to reduce waste and boost efficiency
Developing your team with training, cross-skilling and a clear skills matrix
Ensuring compliance across COSHH, risk assessments and warehouse H&S standards
What we're looking for
Proven leadership in a warehouse/logistics environment
Strong knowledge of inventory management, lot/location control and ERP/MRP systems
Experience applying lean sigma/continuous improvement principles
A confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills
Counterbalance FLT licence
What's on offer
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:
Generous pension scheme
Life assurance
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Long service recognition
We're shortlisting now, so please apply today!
For more info, get in touch with The ONE Group's Technical Division on 01733 234000.
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