Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Curd & Cure; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned food brand in Maidstone is seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Manager to lead warehouse operations and logistics. The ideal candidate will manage operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with safety regulations. With a salary range of £36,000 - £42,000, this full-time role offers a performance-related bonus and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Pension

Staff Discount

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse management and logistics.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse and logistics functions for the business.
• Drive operational efficiencies and improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Logistics management

P&L responsibility

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Management or related field

Job description

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Owner of award winning brands Kent Crisps, Kentish Oils, Kentish Condiments and A Little Bit Food Co

PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE:

The purpose of the Warehouse and Logistics Manager role is to effectively lead & manage the warehouse and logistics functions within the business, ensuring business results are maximised and continuous improvements are identified and implemented.

This position is a key member of the Management Team and has direct p&l responsibility for all operational costs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY 1:

Contribute to company strategy in the areas of warehousing and distribution to ensure that the company achieves its short and long-term goals.

• Continuous audit, review and improvement of all operational processes according to current and future trade.
• Key member of the Company’s management team with input on all business planning and strategy setting.
• Operations quarterly plans and annual plans are up to date and being effectively implemented and reported on
• All Operational reporting and planning is accurate and on time. The entire management team have a clear understanding of the Operational Outcome and Activity KPI's.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY 2:

Ensure the Operational team is effectively managed and organised to achieve the company’s KPI’s. Ensure Team members are engaged and 90% of the Team are A Players or A Players in Training.

• Annual and quarterly planning of operational staffing requirements alongside company budget and any re-forecasts.
• Overview of operational staffing versus business performance and identifying any staffing amendments required.
• Responsible for the recruitment and on-boarding of all new operational team members, in line with company values.
• Ensure all operational team members are trained in line with latest legislation, company policy and process.
• 80% of the Operational Team are achieving 90% or more of their scorecard outcomes and individual/team KPI's
• Huddles, meetings and 1-1's are consistent and effective (identify and address risks, focus on outcomes and shared/cascade information accurately and timely).
• Sign off on all operational department holiday requests and seasonal staffing plan in line with expected revenue.
• The operational team have a detailed understanding of their individual KPI's as well as the broader operational team KPI's. Ensure these are reviewed weekly and targeted action plan is created to make improvements where needed.
• Oversee daily running of all operational departments to ensure efficiency is maximised and customer service level targets are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY 3:

Develop and control operational budgets to promote profitability and ensure the company has all the resources required to meet its objectives within agreed financial parameters.

• Daily responsibility of all operational hours and ensuring maximum efficiency achieved against budget.
• P&L responsibility for fleet usage, maintenance and associated costs.
• Asset planning and purchasing for the operational departments of the business as required.
• Work closely with the Stock Control department and manage functional space – warehouse, production and offices – to ensure efficiency is maximised and seasonal requirements are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY 4:

Direct and control warehousing and distribution functions to ensure that customers are supplied with the right goods at the right time.

• Daily monitoring of warehouse picking throughout each day to ensure close of day is achieved successfully.
• Reviewing warehouse picking accuracy and take any action required to increase.
• Manage Goods In to ensure stock availability in line with warehouse requirements.
• Ensure the warehouse is maintained to the highest standard to ensure the excellent care of all stock and quality of work environment is exceptional.
• Weekly review of route costs to ensure routes and driver hours are optimised in line with customer requirements.
• The management team are clear on Operational risks, bottlenecks and challenges. These are identified in good time and candidly to ensure solutions are identified and implemented as soon as possible
• Design and follow routing and loading processes. To ensure drivers leave with correct, allocated goods for their route.
• Manage end of day process for drivers, warehouse and customer service to ensure all stock returns are processed correctly and within specified time frame.
• Create set of measurable customer service level targets, implement within business and track progress.
• Ensure fleet is fully functional, maintained to the highest standard and available in line with expected revenue.
• Oversee all operational consumables, ensuring stock availability and re-order points.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY 5:

Responsibility for company compliance and Health & Safety to ensure the meeting all statutory and legal requirements.

Management representative for food safety, fire safety and health and safety.

• Work with food safety specialists and external providers to ensure the company operates to comply with all current company accreditations and latest legal requirements; in relation to food safety, fire safety and health and safety.
• All compliance requirements are current and team members understand the significance of these standards in the context of our core customer and our business.
• Inspection and compliance are effective, correctly resourced and achieving their non-conformance goals, business improvement plans and audit result outcomes.
• Regular audit of business security and create action plan where required.
• Oversee stock rotation and stock count processes, alongside Stock Control department.

KPI’s

• Operational staff costs versus productivity (warehouse and drivers)
• Product Shortages
• Customer service level targets
• Fleet costings – fuel, fleet hire and maintenance
• Waste

Package

Salary Band of £36,000 -£42,000

Performance related bonus of up to 10% of salary

Pension

Staff Discount

28 days holiday

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale

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