Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager
Working Pattern: Monday–FridayHours: 34.5 hours per week
Are you an experienced logistics professional ready to take ownership of an operation, lead a team and drive meaningful improvements? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business in a pivotal leadership role, overseeing warehouse operations, inventory management and inbound and outbound logistics.
With a strong focus on customer service, operational efficiency and continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll have the autonomy to challenge existing processes, develop your team, optimise systems and ensure the smooth, safe and efficient movement of materials and finished products.
If you’re a hands-on, commercially minded logistics leader who enjoys improving performance, developing people and finding smarter ways of working, this could be the next step in your career.
Job Overview
As Logistics Manager, your duties will include:

Leading all warehouse, logistics and distribution activities, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

Overseeing inbound and outbound logistics, transport coordination and carrier relationships to ensure reliable, timely deliveries.

Driving high standards of order accuracy, picking, packing and despatch, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Monitoring operational KPIs, identifying performance gaps and implementing improvement plans to enhance productivity, service levels and cost efficiency.

Taking ownership of stock control, inventory accuracy, goods receipt, storage, stock rotation and regular cycle counting.

Leading the ongoing development and optimisation of the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ensuring system compliance, accurate data and effective use across the operation.

Identifying opportunities for process improvement, automation, waste reduction and more efficient use of warehouse space and resources.

Maintaining high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and operational compliance, including risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.

Recruiting, leading, motivating and developing a high-performing warehouse and logistics team.

Managing workforce planning, performance reviews, coaching and training to build a capable, engaged and accountable team.

Working collaboratively with manufacturing, supply chain, IT and external transport partners to improve processes and maintain operational continuity.

Skills & Experience Required
To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven experience in a logistics, warehouse or distribution management role within a manufacturing environment.

Experience managing warehouse operations and leading, developing and motivating teams.

A strong track record of improving operational performance, productivity, efficiency and customer service.

Experience implementing or managing a Warehouse Management System (WMS), with an understanding of system compliance, data integrity and process optimisation.

A thorough understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, distribution and logistics best practice.

Excellent knowledge of health and safety requirements within a warehouse and logistics environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use KPIs and operational data to make informed decisions.

Experience managing change, leading improvement initiatives and implementing more effective ways of working.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an understanding of ERP integration and warehouse automation technologies.

You’ll be a customer-focused, results-driven leader who takes ownership, leads by example and champions a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
Desirable qualifications and experience:

A qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations Management.

IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or an equivalent health and safety qualification.

Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement training.

Benefits Offered

The opportunity to take ownership of a key operational function within a manufacturing business.

A leadership role where you can influence strategy, improve processes and deliver measurable operational results.

The opportunity to develop and empower a warehouse and logistics team, building a positive, high-performing working culture.

Scope to drive the development of warehouse systems, technology and continuous improvement initiatives.

A Monday–Friday working pattern, with 34.5 hours per week.INDTECH

If you’re a proactive logistics leader who thrives on improving operations, developing people and delivering outstanding service, we’d love to hear from you.