Logistics Operations Manager

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Full time
Location: Peterborough
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Job offered by: Michael Page (UK)
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Leading Global Business Great opportunity for progression About Our Client Michael Page Logistics have exclusively partnered with an exciting client who are a global business, supporting their search for a Logistics Operations Manager, operating one of of their key contracts in the UK.

They are an easily recognisable, innovative, and rapidly growing company. This role will give the successful candidate a chance to truly flourish within a challenging, demanding, but rewarding environment with lots of room to progress along the way. Job Description The Logistics Operations Manager role will require the individual to: Report to the Group Head of Logistics or equivalent. Manage a team of 60+ indirect heads and 6 direct reports. Lead the formation of a new Logistics Operations team and ensure clear division of tasks and maximise team performance Full review of all tasks and activities within the team, and implementation of streamlining and improvement to drive efficiencies Day to day line management of the Logistics Operations Team Provide day to day support to the Logistics Operational Team Be the point of contact for any logistics operational support in the business (sites & 3rd parties) and to find solutions to problems as and when they occur Build an effective & productive network within multiple sites, suppliers & 3PL's (warehousing & transport) Be responsible for the operational effectiveness of all customer deliveries and inter-site movements Proactively manage the day-to-day relationships with all logistics suppliers to facilitate close working partnerships Be commutable to Peterborough. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate for the Logistics Operations Manager role will have the following skills and experiences: A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background -

Essential Logistics environments including warehousing, road and sea freight -

Essential Import / Export processes & procedures -

Essential Strong people leadership and the ability to build high performing teams Operationally astute Change management Degree qualification or supply chain / logistics qualification -

Desirable Intermediate to advanced excel skills -

Essential Communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial, including effective stakeholder management Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, along with a focus on implementing improvements Understands continuous improvement methodology Self-starter, can work with light supervision Appreciation of the relationship between operations & costs in an FMCG environment Be commutable to Peterborough. What's on Offer This role offers: Salary - £50,000 + bonus Additional company benefits Hybrid working

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