At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic logistics team to ensure efficient delivery and storage of goods.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on supply chain excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Role Purpose: The Logistics Area Manager will report into the Head of Supply Chain and will be responsible for overseeing the management of ensuring goods and resources are shipped to their appropriate destination. The Logistics Area Manager will be responsible for coordinating the storage, transportation, and delivery of goods, as well as ensuring the supply chain is efficient and effective throughout the organisation by liaising with colleagues to ensure stock is maintained and moved efficiently. Gatehouse Operative Team Leader, Logistics Operative Team Leader and Head of Scheduling will all report directly to the Logistics Area Manager.
Main Responsibilities:
- Managing the day-to-day performance of the logistics team
- Dealing with any customer complaints due to haulage issues
- Planning/overseeing incoming and outgoing deliveries
- Calculating the fuel adjustment escalator/rebate based on the contract agreement at the end of each month
- Responsible for the management of any direct reports' overtime and holiday entitlement
- Managing any formal disciplinary procedures with direct reports
- Responsible for training, completion of all training and refresher training for the logistics team
- Daily support for the Schedulers team when an incident occurs
- Managing employee absence cycle for direct reports
- Completing and managing annual appraisals with direct reports
- Ensuring Qpulse incident and accident actions are implemented and follow-ups are completed
- Overseeing that production figures are valid for Sedamyl
- Completing internal audits
- Supporting with external audits where relevant
- Preparing presentations for customer visits and taking an active part in setting up the meeting based on the agenda
- Visiting new ‘ship to’ customer destinations together with the haulier to complete an assessment of the area in preparation for the first delivery
- Keeping relationships with the external warehouse and setup of new contract agreements when necessary
- Liaising with the maintenance teams ensuring any planned work is communicated to the logistics team
- Developing extensive knowledge of the site production and speaking on behalf of the logistics team in the daily production meeting
- Reviewing daily production figures
- Analysing the production forecast on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
- Liaising with the Head of Supply Chain with any issues
- Reconciliation of the end of month figures
- Performing regular catch-up meetings with hauliers
- Monitoring the haulier’s performance on a monthly basis
- Compliance with legislation and regulations in relation to industry law and company policies and procedures
- Reviewing and approval/decline any invoices related to the Logistics Department
- Taking Health, Safety and Environmental ownership of yourself, others and activities within your areas of responsibility, raising all HSE concerns you become aware of, outside your areas of responsibility, with relevant managers.
- Undertaking other duties as reasonably requested.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Proven experience managing operational aspects of logistics functions, ideally within an FMCG environment
- Strong knowledge of logistics operation and its typical functions
- Previous experience within managing multiple teams is essential
- Proven experience working in a challenging, fast-paced environment
- Excellent organisational skills
- Knowledge of legislation and regulations in relation to industry law
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent team working skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
Logistics Area Manager employer: SEDAMYL
SEDAMYL is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative work culture, where innovation and teamwork are at the forefront of our manufacturing projects. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities for professional development and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Located in a thriving industrial area, our facility provides a unique advantage for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of electrical engineering.
