Logistics Manager

Mach Recruitment Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee the daily logistics operation across the site, coordinating with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth material flow and on-time deliveries. The role emphasizes leadership, stock control and KPI monitoring in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Logistics/Transport/Warehouse Manager or similar, with strong organisational skills, a commercial mindset and a

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics/warehouse management in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage a busy operation while maintaining service levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day logistics and transport operations.
• Lead and develop the logistics/warehouse team.
• Plan deliveries and collections to ensure timely movement of goods.
• Manage relationships with hauliers and transport providers.
• Oversee goods-in and goods-out operations.
• Ensure stock accuracy and inventory management.
• Monitor logistics performance and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with production and customer service to meet requirements.

Skills

Logistics management

Leadership

Planning

Commercial awareness

Job description

The Role

As Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day logistics operation, ensuring the smooth movement of raw materials, packaging and finished goods across the site.

You’ll work closely with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing and Customer Service teams to ensure deliveries are planned effectively, stock is managed accurately and customer requirements are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day logistics and transport operations
• Leading and developing the logistics/warehouse team
• Planning deliveries and collections
• Managing relationships with hauliers and transport providers
• Overseeing goods-in and goods-out operations
• Ensuring stock accuracy and effective inventory management
• Monitoring logistics performance and KPIs
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and food safety standards
• Working closely with other departments to ensure production and customer requirements are met

We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with candidates who have previous experience in a Logistics Manager, Transport Manager, Warehouse Manager or similar position, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll need strong organisational and leadership skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage a busy operation while maintaining high standards of service, quality and safety.

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary – dependent on experience
• Monday to Friday | Days
• Company pension
• Life cover / life assurance
• Employee benefits