Warehouse Logistics Manager

Dale Farm Ltd; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in dairy production is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Manager to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes health and safety, efficient logistics management, and strong leadership to drive performance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supply chain management and the ability to foster collaboration across departments. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a supportive culture, this position offers significant opportunities for personal development and career progression. Join a company that values teamwork, accountability, and ambition, and make a meaningful impact in the dairy industry.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Rewarding Benefit Packages

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong supply chain management experience.
• Proficient in managing teams and driving KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Champion health and safety, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Manage logistics and distribution to meet customer demands.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Stock Control

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Warehouse Management or Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Dale Farm Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. Dale Farm has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.

At Dale Farm virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.

Culture

Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working to-wards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to a safe, inclusive and relationship based workspace.

In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

The Role:

• Championing health and safety on site ensuring that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that, as a minimum, the department meets the standards set out in relevant health, safety and environmental policies.
• Managing financial budgets to optimise efficiencies, waste, yield and labour.
• Manage logistics, transportation, and distribution to meet customer demands.
• Collaborate with third party transport providers to optimise supply chain operations
• Oversee inventory accuracy, stock management, and space utilization.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team working across a rotating 24/7 shift pattern fostering collaboration and accountability
• Strong focus on continuous improvement, carrying out and implementing process improvement projects.
• Monitoring departmental KPIs, challenging the team to deliver improvements.
• Daily liaison across multiple departments (commercial, financial, warehousing, transport, IT, H&S, facilities, HR) so an ability to communicate effectively, build rapport and influence will be expected.
• Manage staffing rota, weekly payroll, and holidays of team
• Meticulous attention to detail with careful and precise approach to tasks.
• 5 yrs experience of strong supply chain management experience including logistics, goods in, stock control and the management of third party logistics
• Proven experience of implementing, measuring and achieving KPIs by driving best practice
• Evidence strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient I.T. skills including Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint.
• Proven experience of managing a team across various shift patterns within a fast-moving organisation with fluctuating activity levels.
• Demonstratable experience of managing, coaching and mentoring a team beyond 15+ employees to deliver results
• Be highly organised, with excellent written and verbal communication and an attention to detail
• Ability to openly and constructively challenge at all levels of the business

Desired Criteria:

• Degree or equivalent in warehouse management or logistics
• Experience in working with digital inventory management & ERP systems particularly Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
• Awareness of Lean practices

We promote an open and supportive culture which is based on our core values:

Teamwork | Positivity | Resolve | Ambition | Curiosity | Accountability

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 24 th January 2025; apply via clicking the apply button below.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Only applications from EU Nationals or those with a valid permit to work in the UK will be accepted.