Logistics Manager Logistics

Logistics Manager
Location: Daventry, NorthamptonshireDepartment: LogisticsReporting to: Production ManagerSalary: DOEContract: Permanent, Full-time
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced, proactive Logistics Manager to lead our warehouse operations in a fast-paced label manufacturing environment.
You’ll oversee the flow of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods, ensuring production has the materials it needs and customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time.
Working closely with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality and Customer Service, you’ll drive operational efficiency, maintain high standards of safety and stock accuracy, and lead a team focused on continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations: Manage day-to-day warehouse activities, including goods-in, storage, material handling, stock control, picking, packing and dispatch.
Stock Management: Maintain accurate inventory records, oversee stock movements and cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and minimise waste, damage and obsolete stock.
Team Leadership: Lead, develop and motivate the warehouse team, setting clear expectations, managing resources and driving accountability and performance.
Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legislation, promoting safe working practices, effective equipment use and high housekeeping standards.
Performance & Improvement: Monitor KPIs covering stock accuracy, productivity and order fulfilment. Identify and implement improvements that reduce waste, errors and costs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Production and Planning to meet manufacturing requirements, purchasing to coordinate deliveries, Quality to maintain standards, and Customer Service to ensure reliable dispatch.


Person Specification
Essential

Proven experience in warehouse, logistics or manufacturing operations.
Previous experience managing or supervising a warehouse team.
Strong knowledge of stock control, warehouse processes and ERP or warehouse management systems.
Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Sound understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Desirable

Experience in the label, print, packaging or manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of raw material management and production planning.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods.
Relevant warehouse, logistics or management qualifications.