Logistics Manager

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

Logistics Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 per annum DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, onsite

Location: Northampton

Are you an experienced Logistics Manager who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and getting the best from a team?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a hands-on and proactive Logistics Manager to join a growing organisation and take responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of its logistics operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who doesn't just want to manage the daily workload, but wants to improve the operation, drive performance and help build a logistics function capable of supporting continued growth.

Key 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

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager, Distribution Manager or similar operational leadership role.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience managing a warehouse, logistics or distribution operation
• Strong 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
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Manufacturing or production environments
• 3PL or multi‑customer warehouse operations
• WMS or ERP systems
• Transport and delivery management
• Process improvement and operational optimisation

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of the logistics operation
• Scope to implement process improvements and drive operational change
• Opportunity to develop and lead a team
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Free flu jabs
• Canteen facilities
• Casual dress