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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 c100FTEs (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 (45hours per week). 1

Key Accountabilities as Logistics Operations Manager:

* Achievement of the daily/weekly/monthly KPI's for all functions through effective guidance and coaching of direct reports.

* 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.

* Communicate with people at all levels including people on different shifts, different departments and the Depot Leadership team.

* Ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory standards and policies

* Liaising with customers, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders

* Responsible for Order Receipt, Billing, Shifts, Pricing and Despatch

The Ideal Person for the Logistics Operations Manager role:

* Experience of a managing in a FMCG Logistics environment

* Experience of effective cost management and able to work within tight budgetary controls

* Effective planning and communication skills

* Superb People leadership skills

* Evidence of effective people management and leadership

* Ability to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management

* Commercially astute

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

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