Transport & Logistics Manager

Industry leading UK Manufacturer backed by a major global group are looking for a Transport & Logistics Manager to join their business in Chesterfield. In this role you will be reporting into General Manager and helping him to further maintain and improve the Transport & Logistics experience for the business. You will play a big part in Route & capacity planning and material flow whilst being quite hands on in your approach. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in running a transport & logistics team for a busy manufacturing business and will be a strong communicator, strategic thinker & someone who is a great problem solver. You will be working with all areas of the business and will play a key role in the smooth execution of the 

Role: Transport & Logistics Manager
Salary: up to £45k + benefits 
Location: Chesterfield 

The responsibilities for the Logistics Manager will be:- 

• Communicate clearly and effectively with all of the internal Stakeholders in the business 
• Planning & Managing the Logistics function for the business 
• Supporting all areas of the business to achieve the strategic plan and organic growth
• Driving best practice in regards to Health, Safety & Environmental accountability from a Logistics Standpoint   
• Overseeing, mentoring and developing the team around you 

Skills & Experience Requirements for the Logistics Manager

• Tangible history of experience & success within manufacturing logistics
• Strong experience of fleet transport (route planning) 
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning (capacity planning, material flow) 
• Experience of leading, developing and mentoring a small team 
• FLT License is preffered 

This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference in a well established business and work within a structured framework whilst being granted the autonomy to make changes and further develop the processes. In return there will be a good salary, being part of a bigger group & the opportunity to continue to grow & progress your career.

Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation  technical-network.co.uk
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