Logistics manager

Job description Our client, Destiny Foods, is a well-established food manufacturer, with a national distribution network. Providing a high quality and extensive range of chilled/frozen products to our customers. They have a number of sites including a production facility in the UK with Europe. They are a supportive, forward thinking, and dedicated team and are looking for a highly motivated team player, who wants to be part of a growing business and make a difference. This is a hands-on Logistics Manager role based at their site in Ealing, London. The role is responsible for managing a team of between 10 ndash; 15 employees and is responsible for ensuring productivity targets are achieved. Driving warehousing and logistics processes and procedures, ensuring compliance and safe systems area a priority for all. Hours Benefits 5 day working week 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays. Salary according to experience. GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 Profit share scheme Nest pension scheme ndash; 3% employer contribution, 5% company contributionResponsibilities Day to day management of both the logistics and Warehouse teams, Coordinating and effectively route planning for the multi-drop drivers Ensuring adherence to all company policies and procedures Chairing daily meetings with the team to ensure concerns or customer queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently Liaise with the sales and customer service teams ensuring we are able to deliver a 1st class customer experience People management to include absence management, performance, training and development and all people related matters Ensuring the fleet of vehicles are always compliant with DVLA/VOSA and regularly cleaned and maintained. Successful Completion of all site KPI rsquo;s and ensure they are reported in a timely manner. Ensuring high standards of housekeeping and maintenance within the warehouse environment. Managing the accurate control of both inbound and outbound stock. Labour planning in line budget constraints. Establish and maintain strong teamwork across the team. To work in compliance with the health and safety policiesSkill Knowledge Minimum 3 years Logistics Management experience Experience in operating an EPR warehouse management system Experience of electronic delivery route planning is essential A full driving licence essential Previous experience of Day 1 for Day 2 dispatch Experience in working in a chilled/frozen food environment is preferable Strong leadership skills VNA or counterbalance -advantageous but not essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good financial awareness and budget management experience Highly motivated and ambitious individual. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential