We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Logistics Manager to lead a high-volume despatch and logistics operation at our Milton Keynes manufacturing site. This is a key operational leadership role within a well-established UK manufacturer serving industrial and commercial customers across the UK and Europe.
You will take ownership of the day-to-day logistics function, ensuring that products move efficiently from production through consolidation, loading and despatch, while maintaining high service levels, strong cost control and a safe working environment.
Role: Logistics Manager
Salary: up to £60,000 per annum + benefits
Location: Milton Keynes
Responsibilities for the Logistics Manager will be:-
- Overseeing goods-in operations, including the receipt of steel, accessories and ancillary components.
- Managing picking, packing and preparation activities for products ready for despatch.
- Consolidating workloads and coordinating the loading and movement of goods for export, domestic customers and inter-company transfers.
- Organising transport requirements and ensuring appropriate packaging and loading instructions are followed.
- Managing a varied transport operation, from courier movements through to articulated vehicles.
- Maximising vehicle utilisation and controlling logistics costs.
- Managing third-party transport providers, ensuring vehicle availability, punctuality and service standards.
- Leading, developing and supporting the existing operational team.
- Working closely with Production and internal fulfilment teams to balance production pressures, customer requirements and despatch priorities.
- Maintaining strong health and safety standards throughout the logistics operation.
- Monitoring and improving operational KPIs, including cost per tonne, vehicle utilisation and service performance.
Requirements for the Logistics Manager will be:-
We are looking for a practical, resilient and commercially aware logistics leader who can take ownership quickly and operate effectively in a demanding environment.
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Logistics Manager, or in a closely comparable senior operational role.
- Experience managing a busy, high-volume despatch or logistics operation, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial environment.
- Strong experience of transport planning, vehicle utilisation, loading operations and third-party haulier management.
- A sound understanding of logistics costs and operational KPIs, particularly cost per tonne and vehicle utilisation.
- Experience leading a sizeable operational team through Team Leaders and coordinators.
- A hands‑on management style, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure.
- Excellent stakeholder‑management and communication skills.
- A strong understanding of health and safety within a logistics environment; IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are desirable.
The role of Logistics Manager will particularly suit someone who enjoys operational ownership, thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to make a tangible impact within a well-established manufacturing business.
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