Logistics Operations Manager

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Logistics Operations Manager

C£50k + Excellent Benefits

Essex

Our client is a niche, yet growing Distribution business and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Logistics professional as they look to recruit a Logistics Operations Manager at their site in Purfleet, Essex.

Reporting into the General Manager and with Direct Reports across both Warehouse and Transport, managing a team of c100 FTEs (including Drivers) within the operation, you will be expected to manage the operation and improve operational efficiencies through Continuous Improvement.

The role operates on a Monday - Friday basis, with 2 weeks on days and 2 weeks on nights (45 hours per week).

Key Accountabilities as Logistics Operations Manager:

1. Achievement of the daily/weekly/monthly KPI's for all functions through effective guidance and coaching of direct reports.
2. To control all department resources and costs within agreed finance targets and/or flex accordingly based on volume and customer requirements without compromising safety, people, service and costs.
3. Communicate with people at all levels including people on different shifts, different departments and the Depot Leadership team.
4. Ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory standards and policies.
5. Liaising with customers, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.
6. Responsible for Order Receipt, Billing, Shifts, Pricing and Despatch.

The Ideal Person for the Logistics Operations Manager role:

1. Experience of managing in a FMCG Logistics environment.
2. Experience of effective cost management and able to work within tight budgetary controls.
3. Effective planning and communication skills.
4. Superb People leadership skills.
5. Evidence of effective people management and leadership.
6. Ability to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management.
7. Commercially astute.

This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.

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