Site Logistics Manager

Acu-IT.net; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy sector seeks a Site Logistics Manager to oversee logistics functions for their Market Drayton and Yew Tree sites. This permanent, full-time role involves driving operational excellence, developing the team, and ensuring customer service quality. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and commercial skills alongside a commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 15% annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme (matched up to 8%)

Company Car or £550 Car Allowance

Partner Private Medical Insurance

Career development opportunities

Exclusive Müller Rewards discounts

Free parking

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing logistics teams and functions is essential.
• Strong commercial focus with cost control and volume growth experience.
• Proven track record in operational excellence and team development.

Responsibilities

• Leading the logistics function and management team across sites.
• Building and implementing site business strategy plans.
• Encouraging the team to pursue operational excellence opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Commercial Awareness

Problem Solving

Job description

Company Description
Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, employing over 24,000 people across Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products, sourced from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked No.7 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Site Logistics Manager to support our Market Drayton (TF9 3UY) and Yew Tree sites on a permanent, full-time basis. As a Site Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for creating and embedding a culture that enables our people to meet targets while continuously improving business performance.

Your Challenge as Site Logistics Manager

• Creating, implementing, and maintaining a high-performing team, embedding PMS (Performance Management System) principles
• Driving a best-in-class service model by reviewing, understanding, and addressing adverse impacts on customer service
• Preparing the annual budget following GO principles, monitoring deviations, and investigating significant variances
• Sponsoring Operational Excellence principles in all activities
• Collaborating with other functions to improve business processes and embed best practices

Site Logistics Manager Key Tasks

• Leading the Logistics function and Management Team across both sites
• Building and implementing the site business and strategy plans aligned with organizational objectives
• Encouraging the site team to pursue operational excellence opportunities, focusing on value, customer service, and best practices
• Developing team members through PDPs and promoting self-development
• Embedding a Health and Safety culture across all levels
• Implementing industry best practices and external revenue growth initiatives related to fleet and labor utilization

A Müller Logistics Manager Should Ideally

• Be commercially focused, driving volume growth and controlling costs
• Act as a role model, coaching and mentoring the team for potential and growth
• Create succession pathways within the organization
• Understand how individual and team performance impacts overall business results
• Promote MMID behaviors at all levels
• Develop problem-solving capabilities within the team

What’s in it for you?
We offer a friendly work environment and long-term career opportunities, including:

• Competitive salary
• Up to 15% annual bonus
• 4x Life Assurance policy
• £550 Car Allowance or Company Car
• Partner Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Enhanced Bereavement Leave
• Pension Scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Exclusive Müller Rewards discounts
• Business-supplied IT equipment
• Concessionary products
• Career development opportunities
• Free parking

The Process
If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the Site Logistics Manager role, please apply today. CVs will be reviewed starting the week of 21st July.

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