Logistics Section Leader

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Logistics Section Leader to oversee logistics operations and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics or supply chain management, particularly in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include leading the logistics team, optimizing stock control, and ensuring compliance with ISO and safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary, a 9-day work fortnight, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

9 day fortnight

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, stock control and warehouse operations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the logistics team, including warehouse operations.
• Plan and organise the flow of materials to ensure timely delivery.
• Optimise stock control and ERP processes to improve efficiency.
• Supervise and coach logistics staff to foster continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and health & safety regulations.
• Resolve operational issues and maintain service standards.

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain management

Communication skills

ERP systems

Job description

Logistics Section Leader

£35,000

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a well-established manufacturing organisation in Weston-super-Mare to recruit a Logistics Section Leader. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to lead a busy logistics team, improve processes, and make a real impact on operational efficiency.

You will oversee all logistics operations across the site, including warehouse management, stock control, internal transport, and lineside material delivery. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll work closely with production, purchasing, and quality teams to streamline processes, resolve operational issues, and implement improvements. You'll also develop and coach the logistics team to ensure smooth, efficient operations at all times.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the logistics team, including warehouse, goods in/out, lineside operations, and internal transport.
• Plan and organise the flow of materials to ensure timely delivery to production and despatch points.
• Optimise stock control, ERP processes, barcode systems, and PI counting to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Supervise, train, and coach warehouse and logistics staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain and analyse operational metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, health & safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Work closely with the purchasing team to manage stock levels and support production planning.
• Resolve operational issues, complaints, or delivery problems promptly to maintain service standards.

This is what you'll need:

• Proven experience in logistics or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, stock control and warehouse operations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

And this is what you'll get:

• Competitive salary.
• 9 day fortnight.
• Career development opportunities.