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Logistics Operations Manager

Strive Supply Chain LLP

Purfleet-on-Thames

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager to lead their warehouse operations in Purfleet. This role involves managing a large team and ensuring the achievement of key performance indicators through effective leadership and continuous improvement strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong people management skills, strategic thinking, and a solid background in FMCG logistics. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing distribution business, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we look forward to your application!

Experience in managing in an FMCG Logistics environment.
Proven track record in effective people management and leadership.

Manage a team of c100FTEs, improving operational efficiencies.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

People Leadership Skills

Cost Management

Planning Skills

Communication Skills

Change Management

Strategic Thinking

Operations Manager, Warehouse Management & related

Our client is a niche, yet growing Distribution business and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Logistics professional as they look to recruit a Logistics Operations Manager at their site in Purfleet, Essex.

Reporting into the General Manager and with Direct Reports across both Warehouse and Transport, managing a team of c100FTEs (including Drivers) within the operation, you will be expected to manage the operation and improve operational efficiencies through Continuous Improvement.

The role operates on a Monday – Friday basis, with 2 weeks on days and 2 weeks on nights (45 hours per week).

Key Accountabilities as Logistics Operations Manager:

Achievement of the daily/weekly/monthly KPI’s for all functions through effective guidance and coaching of direct reports.
To control all department resources and costs within agreed finance targets and/or flex accordingly based on volume and customer requirements without compromising safety, people, service and costs.
Communicate with people at all levels including people on different shifts, different departments and the Depot Leadership team.
Ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory standards and policies.
Liaising with customers, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.
Responsible for Order Receipt, Billing, Shifts, Pricing and Despatch.

The Ideal Person for the Logistics Operations Manager role:

Experience of managing in an FMCG Logistics environment.
Experience of effective cost management and able to work within tight budgetary controls.
Effective planning and communication skills.
Superb People leadership skills.
Evidence of effective people management and leadership.
Ability to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management.
Commercially astute.

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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