Logistics & Warehouse Manager

Consilium Recruit; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday

Pension

Parking

Job summary

An automotive engineering company is seeking a Group Logistics and Warehouse Manager to oversee logistics, inventory management, and warehouse operations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with procedures, facilitate transport arrangements, and maintain high standards of housekeeping. A previous managerial role in warehousing and logistics, strong communication skills, and a forklift licence are essential. The position is based in Milton Keynes, offering a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have previous managerial experience in a warehousing and logistics role.
• Carry out annual appraisals and define personnel objectives.
• Must be a visible and active presence on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Manage the businesses materials, logistics and transport.
• Ensure finished stock is located in the correct location in a timely manner.
• Ensure materials supply matches production requirements.
• Work closely with the planning team to ensure minimum transport costs.

Skills

Previous managerial experience in warehousing and logistics

Strong working knowledge of manufacturing methods

Communication skills

Tools

Fork Lift Counter Balance and Reach Truck driving licence

Job description

An automotive engineering company is looking to recruit a Group Logistics and Warehouse Manager to report directly to the Group Plant and Production Director. You'll be responsible for the dispatch warehouse and logistics, as well as on‑site support services, ensuring that the business's plans are met in the most efficient and cost‑appropriate way.

Commutable from: Bicester, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Towcester, Aylesbury, Oxford, Banbury, Northampton, Dunstable

Salary: £35,000 p.a. – £40,000 p.a.
Holiday + Pension + Parking

Suitable for: Logistics and Warehouse Manager

The Role of Logistics and Warehouse Manager

• Working hours Mon-Thu 07:30-16:45 & Fri 07:30-12:30
• Manage the businesses materials, logistics and transport
• Able to motivate the team and support internal and external customers
• To identify dispatch locations and ensure accurate MRP inventory
• To ensure finished stock is located in correct location in a timely manner
• To ensure the warehouse areas are maintained to excellent housekeeping standards
• Ensuring materials supply matches production requirements
• To ensure all stores personal are trained and work in a professional manner
• Purchasing and store materials to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Ensure all incoming material is weighed and booked into stores in correct procedure
• To process all goods in paperwork and updating PC stock system
• To book in items from couriers and facilitate to owner
• Work closely with the planning team to ensure minimum transport costs throughout supplier base
• To ensure all labelling meets customers expectation per stillage.
• To manage logistics hauliers in / out in timely manner
• To ensure slots for transport in / out suitably arrange and executed
• Have fork Lift Counter Balance and Reach Truck driving licence
• To take ownership of warehouse area in its entirety
• To ensure all stock is correctly labelled throughout responsible area

The Person

• Must be a visible and active presence on the shop floor
• Carry out annual appraisals and define personnel objectives
• Must have previous managerial experience role in a warehousing and logistics within an automotive environment
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements
• Fantastic written and oral communication skills

To apply please forward an up to date copy of your CV to Matthew Griffiths or call 01789 201040, thanks.