Logistics Manager

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

White Label Recruitment Ltd in Irlam, Greater Manchester, is seeking a Logistics Manager for a manufacturing business. You will lead the logistics function, drive team performance, and own stock accuracy and the movement and dispatch of goods.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will develop your people, improve processes, and use data to deliver measurable improvements. A strong track record in manufacturing logistics and ERP systems (IFS preferred) is essential; shipping and export

Qualifications

• Experience leading logistics or warehouse operations in manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong stock-control knowledge and ERP familiarity (IFS preferred).
• Experience with international shipping is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the logistics team, setting clear expectations and building accountability.
• Manage warehouse operations, stock control and domestic and international dispatch.
• Improve on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, productivity and customer service.
• Use operational data to identify problems, address root causes and deliver measurable improvements.
• Strengthen processes through lean working, 5S, FIFO and better material flow.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Planning and Customer Services, while maintaining high safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

ERP systems

Process improvement

Tools

IFS

Job description

Logistics Manager

Irlam, Greater Manchester | Permanent | Day Shift

Salary: £50k-£55k

Can you build a strong team and turn operational challenges into lasting improvements?

White Label Recruitment is recruiting a Logistics Manager for a manufacturing business in Irlam. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll lead the logistics function, taking ownership of team performance, stock accuracy and the efficient movement and dispatch of goods.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact. You'll bring clear direction to the department, develop your people and improve the processes that keep production supported and customer orders moving.

The role

• Lead, coach and develop the logistics team, setting clear expectations and building accountability.
• Manage warehouse operations, stock control and domestic and international dispatch.
• Improve on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, productivity and customer service.
• Use operational data to identify problems, address root causes and deliver measurable improvements.
• Strengthen processes through lean working, 5S, FIFO and better material flow.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Planning and Customer Services, while maintaining high safety standards.

What you’ll bring

You’ll have experience leading logistics or warehouse operations within manufacturing or distribution, with a track record of developing teams and improving performance.

You’ll be a visible, approachable leader who can engage people, set standards and follow through. Strong stock-control knowledge and confidence using an ERP system are important; IFS experience would be useful, but experience with a comparable system is welcome. Shipping and export experience would also be advantageous.

The business is ready to move quickly with interviews.