Logistics & Warehouse Lead - Milton Keynes | Career Growth

The Whittan Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

Career development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

The Whittan Group, the UK’s largest manufacturer of steel storage solutions, seeks a driven Logistics Manager for its Milton Keynes site. You will lead warehouse, transport, inventory and dispatch operations, collaborating with Production, Planning and Customer Service teams to optimise performance and customer satisfaction.

Join a market-leading organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, offering a competitive salary, pension and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing logistics, warehouse, or distribution operations.
• Experience leading teams within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, stock control, and dispatch processes.
• Experience coordinating transport and customer deliveries.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with ERP or Warehouse Management Systems.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse, goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch operations.
• Ensure materials and finished goods are handled, stored and moved efficiently.
• Coordinate transport providers to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock control processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Procurement and Customer Service teams.
• Monitor logistics KPIs, budgets, productivity and service performance.
• Lead, develop and motivate warehouse and logistics personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
• Promote the highest standards of health and safety.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

ERP/WMS experience

Planning & problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant logistics/warehousing qualifications

Forklift certification

Health & Safety training

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

The Whittan Group, the UK’s largest manufacturer of steel storage solutions, seeks a driven Logistics Manager for its Milton Keynes site. You will lead warehouse, transport, inventory and dispatch operations, collaborating with Production, Planning and Customer Service teams to optimise performance and customer satisfaction.

Join a market-leading organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, offering a competitive salary, pension and development opportunities.