Logistics Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Bradford is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee logistics operations and ensure efficient movement and storage of goods. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse management, team leadership, and experience with SAP. This permanent role requires strong communication and motivational skills. The position is specifically onsite at the Bradford location.

Qualifications

• Experience of operating within a Warehouse/Distribution environment.
• Experience of dealing with HR/people issues.
• Experience of working with Trade Unions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise the deployment of resources to meet production plans.
• Manage team in line with site QCDSP targets and KPIs.
• Recruit, monitor, train and develop the Warehouse team.

Skills

Experience of operating within a Warehouse/Distribution environment

Good motivational skills

Effective communication skills

Experience of leading a team

Coaching, Development and Organisational skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

• Vacancy Name: Logistics Manager
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Country: United Kingdom
• Location: Bradford
• Business Area: Operations
• Workplace Type: Onsite

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

Job Purpose

In conjunction with Production, Planning and Third Party Distribution and storage, ensure the effective and accurate movement and storage of finished goods and raw materials. Achieving daily and weekly KPIs on safety, stock levels, at the budgeted PPC.

Dimensions

• 7 Direct reports
• c.52 Indirect reports
• Budget accountability c.£2.5m

• Drive improvement activities on site.
• Deliver the departmental development and training, especially for the Despatch Leads
• Achieve the departmental MWBPs in place.

The role is based at the Bradford site and is not a hybrid role.

The primary objective is to support the Bradford site vision, to be the home of operational excellence and the customer's first choice soft drinks manufacturer.

The role also supports the logistic's function in the Glasgow canning site.

Role Requirements

Principal Responsibilities

• Plan and organise the deployment of resources and scheduling of work to meet agreed production plans, ensuring the most cost effective methods are fully utilised.
• Manage team in line with site QCDSP targets and KPI's, ensuring industry laws and regulations and company policies are being adhered to.
• Act as the liaison between the factory and the 3rd party finished goods warehouse.
• Ensure all inventory counts for raw materials and packaging are accurate and timely, supporting the investigation of any discrepancies.
• Manage the euro-conveyor output, minimising down time through a programme of AM and dedicated PM processes through the engineering team.
• Optimise raw material stock holding, to minimize 3rd party storage, working with the scheduling and purchasing teams.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual plans and budgets for the site, and capital projects for the logistics department and site.
• Control the Warehouse to ensure established standards of quality and productive output are achieved within budgeted cost.
• Recruit, monitor, train and develop the Warehouse team to develop the skill base within the department to ensure production and quality targets are met.
• Manage and develop personnel in accordance with HR policies and procedures to maximise job performance and their potential.
• Liaise with suppliers, third party distributors and customers both internally and externally to optimise profitability, efficiency and quality for all involved.
• Implement a programme of continuous improvement within all Warehouse areas to constantly drive quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Ensure information is communicated to the Warehouse team.

General Responsibilities

• Ensuring availability of all raw materials and packaging on site to meet the daily / weekly
• Understanding and implementation of lean manufacturing work practices including 5S, AM and problem solving (including root cause analysis), to drive continuous improvement activity throughout the site
• Have a detailed understanding of the Princes Manufacturing System (PMS) and the Site Must Win Battle Plans
• Ensure all training for direct reports is documented using the appropriate skills matrix.
• You must exercise reasonable skill and care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work and you must not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work.
• The incumbent should demonstrate behaviours which are in line with the site values & help to improve the Quality, Safety & Environmental culture.
• Support the business in working towards delivering our ethical trading and human rights vision.
• When engaging with internal and external stakeholders (such as consumers, customers or suppliers) maximise any potential opportunities to communicate Princes' ethical trade and human rights approach.

These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the job holder. Flexibility is required by the business & this will be agreed with the individual's line manager

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge

• Experience of operating within a Warehouse/Distribution environment
• PC Skills including basic knowledge of SAP
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of dealing with HR/people issues (disciplines, grievances, performance management issues etc)
• Experience of working with Trade Unions

Skills

• Good motivational skills
• Coaching, Development and Organisational skills
• Effective communication skills