Logistics Lead: Own & Scale a Growing Operation

ACS Staffing Solutions; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Free flu jabs

Canteen facilities

Casual dress

Employee discount

Company events

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions in Northampton are seeking a hands-on Logistics Manager to own and optimise the logistics operation, driving performance and developing a capable team. The role focuses on improving processes, reducing waste and ensuring timely dispatches to support business growth.

You will manage day-to-day activities, lead a logistics team, and collaborate with production and installation to ensure stock accuracy and efficient flow from receipt to dispatch.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a warehouse, logistics or distribution operation.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and stock control.
• Experience leading, managing and motivating teams.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Experience working with operational KPIs and performance data.
• Good understanding of warehouse health & safety.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day logistics and warehouse operation
• Oversee inbound deliveries, containers, stock receipt and put-away
• Ensure stock is stored accurately and efficiently
• Manage stock movements between warehouse, production, installation and dispatch
• Ensure customer orders are picked, checked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time
• Plan labour and resources according to workload and business demand
• Lead, motivate and develop the logistics team
• Allocate daily duties and ensure resources are used effectively
• Set clear performance expectations and monitor team KPIs
• Manage attendance, performance and operational issues
• Identify training requirements and support team development
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation and health & safety
• Monitor stock accuracy, picking accuracy, fulfilment and dispatch performance
• Manage transport providers and resolve delivery or collection issues
• Identify and address operational bottlenecks
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse layout, stock flow and working practices
• Monitor overtime, agency labour and operational costs
• Reduce unnecessary handling, rework and inefficient processes
• Support the introduction of new systems and processes
• Provide regular performance updates to senior management
• Ensure the logistics operation has the capacity and resources to support future growth

Skills

Logistics management

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Planning and organisation

KPIs and performance data

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Relevant logistics/management experience

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

IT and administrative skills

Job description

ACS Staffing Solutions in Northampton are seeking a hands-on Logistics Manager to own and optimise the logistics operation, driving performance and developing a capable team. The role focuses on improving processes, reducing waste and ensuring timely dispatches to support business growth.

You will manage day-to-day activities, lead a logistics team, and collaborate with production and installation to ensure stock accuracy and efficient flow from receipt to dispatch.