Logistics Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Inspired Pet Nutrition Full time

About Inspired Pet Nutrition

IPN is a pioneering pet food manufacturer, renowned for its innovative and award-winning products. With a workforce of over 850 people across four UK manufacturing sites, our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat, and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Logistics Operations Manager to join our team at our manufacturing site in Thirsk or Crick. This role will involve leading and optimizing logistics across multiple distribution centres, delivering and developing logistics strategies that ensure efficiency, cost effectiveness, and service quality across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver IPN's business strategy through engaging teams and peers to achieve the goals.
  • Manage EHS performance across logistics sites to enhance colleagues' health, safety, and wellbeing.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple logistics hubs, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality targets are met.
  • Contribute to business EBITDA growth by controlling logistics spend and delivering process and productivity projects.
  • Develop and manage budgets for each site, including labour, transportation, maintenance, and capital expenditure.
  • Deliver logistics needs in line with customer expectations, managing capacity and scaling needs of each location.
  • Provide inspirational leadership to the operational community, ensuring people are kept safe, engaged, focused, and delivering to their potential.
  • Liaise with suppliers, 3PL's, and logistic providers to minimize cost and meet changing customer needs.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in logistics, supply chain management, or operations, preferably in a multi-site environment.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and influence teams across various geographical locations.
  • Previous experience of working with customers and being accountable for customer service levels.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Capability to plan and implement initiatives in a complex organization.
  • Sound knowledge of modern manufacturing methodologies and systems planning.
  • Experience in leading business improvement activities.
  • Level 3 Health and Safety - IOSH.
  • Level 3 Food Safety.

What We Offer

  • Location: Thirsk or Crick.
  • Salary: Competitive plus bonus.
  • Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
  • Pension: Employee contributions 3% / Employer contribution 8%.
  • Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays.
  • Other Benefits: Free parking, tasty treats, free electric car charging, discounted products, and free hot drinks.


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