Assistant Warehouse Logistics Manager

Dale Farm; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dale Farm is seeking an Assistant Warehouse & Logistics Manager to help run our warehouse and logistics operations. You will lead a team, ensure safe and efficient material movement, and work closely with the Warehouse & Logistics Manager to deliver excellent service.

You will monitor KPIs, drive improvements, and collaborate across Operations, Commercial, Finance, IT, Health & Safety, and HR to meet business goals. A minimum of 2 years in warehousing or logistics is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in warehouse, logistics or supply chain roles.
• Experience leading teams across varying shifts and levels.
• Proven ability to drive improvements using KPIs and data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations.
• Lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional functions (Finance, IT, HR, Operations).
• Coordinate with third-party transport providers to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Warehouse management

Logistics

Team leadership

Performance metrics

Communication

MS Office

Education

Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Job description

Closing Date : 30 September 2026 12:00 pm

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.

At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.

Assistant Warehouse & Logistics Manager

About the Role

As an Assistant Warehouse & Logistics Manager, you will support the effective day-to-day running of warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of materials to meet business and customer requirements. Working closely with the Warehouse & Logistics Manager, you will help lead and develop a team of operators, drive operational performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, health & safety, and environmental performance, while contributing to audits, projects, and cross-functional collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader to make a tangible impact on operational excellence and team development within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring the safe and efficient flow of goods across the site.
• Champion a positive health, safety, and environmental culture, promoting best practice and compliance at all times.
• Assist in driving operational performance by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise resources.
• Build strong relationships with third-party logistics and transport providers to ensure service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Help maintain high standards of inventory accuracy, stock control, and warehouse utilisation.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team operating within a fast-paced 24/7 environment, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), using data and insights to support operational improvements and business objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Operations, Commercial, Finance, IT, Health & Safety, Facilities, and HR to deliver business goals.
• Support workforce planning activities, including shift rotas, payroll administration, and holiday management.
• Contribute to audits, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance warehouse and logistics performance.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment, with responsibility for goods-in, stock control, logistics, and third-party transport providers.
• A minimum 2 years' experience managing, developing and teams across operator and line leader levels across varying shift patterns
• A proven track record of delivering operational improvements through the effective use of KPIs and performance metrics.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a proven ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, optimise performance, and reduce costs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
• A hands-on approach, coupled with the ability to make sound operational decisions and take ownership of challenges.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering operational excellence.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• The ambition and drive to develop as a future leader within a critical operational function.

Desired Criteria

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Warehouse Management.
• Experience with inventory management and ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement practices.

Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.

We are an equal opportunities employer

AMBITION | CURIOSITY | TEAMWORK | POSITIVITY | RESOLVE | ACCOUNTABILITY