Logistics Manager

Logistics ManagerSalary DOEMonday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pmPermanentOn behalf of our client based near Newmarket, we are searching for a Logistics Manager to join their small but expanding team! Reporting to the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the company's logistics team, providing support to the Management Accountant and handling quality control, logistics and financial processes. Due to the location of this role, a drivers license and access to your own vehicle is essential.Main duties (including but not limited to): Ensuring compliance with company procedures and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees. Managing stock levels of materials, packaging, and personal protective equipment (PPE) critical to production and ordering as required. Undertaking Documentation Control & Maintenance, Administration, and Logistics tasks as directed by the Director of Operations. Identifying and supporting cost savings and efficiencies that benefit the company. Maintaining and securely holding training records for logistic employees in line with data protection requirements. Taking responsibility for the dispatch and purchasing process. Ensuring suppliers comply with the company's requirements to be placed on the Approved Supplier List. Effectively communicating with employees, auditors, suppliers, and clients to ensure timely completion of logistic requirements and tasks. Raising non-conformances/complaints with suppliers and ensuring timely resolution. Organizing and overseeing site services such as tankers, waste collection, and fuel deliveries. Building good working relationships and confidence with all stakeholders. Meeting with supplier representatives as needed. Liaising with the Finance department to provide necessary paperwork for their duties. Assisting the QHSE department in audits and investigations as needed. Maintaining a Site Security Plan. Filing and maintaining relevant records to support audits.Key Skills: Experience working in, leading and/or managing a logistics department. Basic understanding of the hazards involved in working with and around potentially hazardous substances and materials An excellent working knowledge of Office 365, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Working knowledge of Logistics processes. Experience in supply chain management. Knowledge of regulatory compliance. Risk management expertise. Leadership and team management capabilities.If you are interested in this position please apply with a current CV or contact the Bury St Edmunds office for more information