Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Warehouse and Logistics Manager – up to £48,000 pa Birmingham

Since 1968 our Client has been recognised as a leading Global supplier of Architectural metalwork and interior design solutions. They are firmly established as a UK manufacturing operation with 5 sites across the Country. They excel in delivering value-engineered solutions across the world. Driven by their desire for Quality, Service, Innovation and Dependability they are recognised as a dynamic business with inspiring leaders who believe in giving autonomy and scope to their staff.
Based in the Birmingham Manufacturing Facility, reporting directly to the Site Manager and Group Logistics Manager (based in S Wales), this is an excellent, high visibility role that would suit an ambitious, self-motivated candidate who can lead the Warehouse and Logistics functions to a greater level of service delivery and cost performance.
Robust knowledge of world-class raw material planning and supply and finished goods high specification timed delivery techniques is essential. You will be responsible for the accurate and consistent supply of raw materials to a fast moving manufacturing operation as well as the ultimate customer delivery process through 3rd party carriers. To support you there is a team of 16 including supervisors, admin staff and operators. Standard working pattern is from 6am to 10pm, 5dpw.
To succeed in this role you will have:-
• A minimum of 5 years Warehouse/Logistics/Distribution experience in fast moving manufacturing environment including the autonomous management of 3rd party logistics suppliers
• Previously managed the raw material-to-lineside supply dimension in an agile manufacturing facility
• Significant change management and leadership-of-change experience and demonstrable success in developing teams of >10 people.
• Exceptional understanding of Customer Service and KPI management
• Robust cost control and continuous improvement credentials
• Knowledge of MS Office packages at intermediate level is essential and you will be conversant with a range of WMS / MRP / ERP systems.

You will also be called upon to manage the facilities aspect of the site and be conversant with all relevant H&S legislation and practise including a full understanding of MHE requirements

A full UK driving license is required