Are you a Logistics Manager with experience of working for a manufacturing business? My client are looking for a Manager to join their growing business based in Sandbach Cheshire. Offering a salary of £40-45K working Monday to Friday DAYS. You will have experience of dealing with common dispatch and transport related issues with the ability to problem solve and effectively communicate to resolve issues.

If you are interested in this position, APPLY NOW via the job board or contact Beki at the Derby office

The Role:

• Lead and own the safe and efficient operation of the dispatch team and their development
• Ensuring 100% compliance with documentation and system entry
• Seek improvements to procedures in order to improve efficiency and cost.
• Understand daily and weekly requirements for the customer with the ability to liaise with the manufacturing departments to enable timely shipments
• Drive a culture of support and development
• Drive zero waste through SQDCP process, improving performance to maximise KPI's using lean tool techniques
• Liaise with departmental leads to pull work through the factory
• Ensure the booking process of materials in and out is completed live and accurate
• Manage the sub contract process of materials being booked out and back in, ensuring departments are made aware of the receipt of the materials into the factory
• Follow work instructions that have been created, review and amend where necessary
• Be responsible for accurate stock recording and complete weekly cycle counts of the area, investigating variances and ensuring robust solutions are put in place

The Suitable Candidate:

• Experienced Logistics Manager from a manufacturing background
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Ability to communicate effectively at all times
• Willingness to learn new skills and continuously develop through own research or provided training