Logistics Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement and supply organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Logistics Manager to provide strong leadership across supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for promoting safety, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This challenging role offers opportunities for training and career progression in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should possess a CPC qualification or willingness to obtain it, alongside proven leadership experience in logistics. This position is based in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Career progression possibilities

Supportive safety and quality culture

Qualifications

• CPC qualification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Full car driving licence required.
• Experience in leading teams and managing people.
• Experience in logistics operations is necessary.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Good computer and communication skills are needed.
• Ability to analyze and improve processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain teams in logistics operations.
• Ensure safety and compliance with legislation.
• Set performance goals for team members.
• Manage staffing, training, and recruitment.
• Control shift costs and improve efficiencies.

Skills

CPC qualified (or willing and motivated to achieve qualification)

Full car driving licence

Proven leadership and people management experience

Previous experience in a transport or logistics operation

Strong customer service focus

Computer literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills with evidence of delivering process improvements

Job description

Logistics Manager

Location: Newcastle-under – Lyme ST5

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off days and nights (2 Day Shifts / 2 Night Shifts – 4 off)

07:00 – 19:00 / 19:00 – 07:00

12‑hour shifts

Permanent Vacancy

Salary depends on experience

Statutory Deductions for TAX, NI and (Pension if not opted) out apply

Role Purpose

Logistics Manager provides strong leadership and direction to supply chain teams across transport and dispatch operations. The role ensures products are safely assembled, accurately dispatched, and delivered to customers on time and in full.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, is responsible for driving continuous improvement across operational performance, leading change, and developing individuals and shift teams to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain a Safety First culture at all times
• Support and contribute to risk assessments within departments
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards, Safe Systems of Work, and current legislation
• Ensure all team members understand and adhere to safety policies

People Leadership

• Set clear performance goals and targets for team members
• Ensure shifts are fully staffed, trained, briefed, monitored, and motivated
• Manage absence, investigations, and disciplinary matters in partnership with HR, unions, and management
• Recruit, train, and develop team members in line with company values

Operational & Quality Management

• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance System (QAS) standards
• Ensure dispatched goods meet customer expectations, including code control
• Ensure vehicles are correctly documented, loaded, and secured
• Maintain responsibility for food safety, product integrity, traceability, and product withdrawal procedures

Cost & Performance Control

• Control shift costs, including labour, absence, damage, and stock losses
• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement across logistics operations

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Health & Safety performance, including FLT audit completion
• Budget management within agreed targets
• Quality of goods dispatched meeting QAS and customer standards
• Effective use of labour and equipment in line with safety and cost objectives
• Order fill accuracy, stock control, and loss reduction
• Time window compliance
• NM&H reporting and closure
• Management of driver infringements

Skills & Experience Required

• CPC qualified (or willing and motivated to achieve qualification)
• Full car driving licence
• Proven leadership and people management experience
• Previous experience in a transport or logistics operation
• Strong customer service focus
• Computer literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with evidence of delivering process improvements

What’s on Offer

• A challenging and varied role within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• A culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Apply now to join a forward‑thinking logistics team committed to operational excellence.

This job is commutable from the following areas: Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Hanley, Longton, Burslem, Tunstall, Fenton, Trentham and surrounding areas.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please submit your CV by clicking "Apply Now" and we will be in touch immediately.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and comply with the Equality Act 2010.

Ethero Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.