Lead Logistics Manager – Manufacturing & Dispatch

Whittan Group; Monkston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Job summary

The Whittan Group is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead warehouse, goods-in, inventory, and dispatch operations at the Milton Keynes site. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and process improvement skills within a manufacturing context.

You will work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, and Customer Service teams to optimise performance, deliver on KPIs, and ensure safe, efficient logistics across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing logistics, warehouse, or distribution operations.
• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control, and dispatch processes.
• Experience coordinating transport and customer deliveries.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with ERP or Warehouse Management Systems.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.
• Experience within steel manufacturing, pallet racking, or storage systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience handling large, heavy, or bulky products.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day warehouse, goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch operations.
• Ensuring materials and finished goods are handled, stored, and moved efficiently.
• Coordinating transport providers to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and stock control processes.
• Working closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, and Customer Service teams.
• Monitoring logistics KPIs, budgets, productivity, and service performance.
• Leading, developing, and motivating warehouse and logistics personnel.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
• Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Lean/Continuous Improvement

ERP/WMS

Problem-solving

People management

Manufacturing/industrial experience

Education

Relevant logistics, warehousing or supply chain qualifications

Health and Safety training

Forklift or materials-handling qualifications

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

The Whittan Group is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead warehouse, goods-in, inventory, and dispatch operations at the Milton Keynes site. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and process improvement skills within a manufacturing context.

You will work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, and Customer Service teams to optimise performance, deliver on KPIs, and ensure safe, efficient logistics across the site.