Logistics Manager

Saica Group; Shevington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee logistics operations and lead the Warehouse team. You will drive compliance with regulatory standards, manage procurement, and optimize processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Logistics and a minimum of 5 years experience in a supply chain role, with strong leadership skills. Join us to contribute to our mission-driven, sustainable initiatives.

Benefits

25 Days of holiday plus Bank Holidays

Christmas shut down

Flu and eye test vouchers

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme of £500

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified to degree level in Logistics, BREXIT regulation and Business practices.
• Experience in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• 5 years of successful experience in leading a relevant SC function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Warehouse team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee logistics operations including stock control and maintenance.
• Control raw material and finished goods handling and distribution.

Skills

Process optimisation

LEAN methodologies

Organisational change management

Leading a team

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Logistics Manager

Location: Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LQ

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: Full time, permanent, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours

Benefits

• 25 Days of holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas shut down
• Flu and eye test vouchers
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme of £500
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discount Platform

About Saica Group

Saica is one of the leading European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated cardboard with a production of 2.5 million tons of paper.

With more than 10,000 employees across Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Turkey, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and the USA, Saica Group has four business divisions: recycled paper production for corrugated cardboard (PAPER), recyclable materials recovery (NATUR), production of corrugated packaging (PACK) and flexible packaging (FLEX).

Sustainability at Saica begins with our values – we care, we value, and we challenge.

Our Flex division produces a range of flexible plastic films, with our site in Wigan manufacturing products for major food retailers and suppliers.

Why Choose Us

By joining the Saica Group, you are choosing more than a job – you are choosing a purpose-driven career that aligns with your values. You will collaborate with like-minded individuals to shape a sustainable future, making a meaningful contribution to our world.

Join Us Today and Shape Tomorrow's Sustainable Solutions with the Saica Group.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Warehouse team, ensuring full compliance with company, site and regulatory standards (BRC, ISO14001, A2 Permit) and championing a zero-accident health & safety culture.
• Oversee all logistics operations, including goods in/out, stock control, stock integrity, housekeeping and general maintenance; minimise stock damage through strong processes.
• Take accountability for Warehousing, Transport and Logistics across the Wigan site.
• Lead procurement of UK, EU and international transport solutions, ensuring on-time delivery targets are met.
• Control all raw material and finished goods storage, handling and distribution, including accurate monthly stock checks.
• Become the site expert in post-BREXIT import/export procedures to resolve any delivery issues quickly.
• Manage costs within your area while maintaining safety and supply chain quality.
• Motivate, lead and develop the Warehouse team to achieve high performance.
• Create and own action plans to continuously improve logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified to degree level in Logistics, BREXIT regulation and Business practices.
• Experience in process optimisation, LEAN methodologies as well as organisational change management.
• Experience in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• 5 years of successful experience in leading a relevant SC function.
• Experience in building and leading a team on delivering against KPIs.
• Able to give strong “STAR” examples of results delivery in a complex environment.

Interested? If you have a can-do, will-do approach to join a hardworking, dynamic, passionate, manufacturing team, please send your CV today. No agencies please.