Senior Logistics Manager

3 weeks ago


Spalding, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Fowler Welch Full time
Job Description

Company Overview

Fowler Welch is a leading provider of time-critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers, and manufacturers across the UK.

Our company values a winning culture, which contributes to our continued success.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior General Manager to support our Senior Management team in developing and delivering business and strategic plans for the Spalding site.

The successful candidate will oversee the management and achievement of operational, customer, and people-related KPIs for the Spalding Operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership and Management
    • Establish a suitable management and supervisory structure for the operation.
    • Coach and develop reporting managers in people management activities and oversee the implementation of people training and development plans to support succession planning.
  • Operational Excellence
    • Monitor and improve operational performance, communication, and best practices with Transport and Warehouse Managers.
    • Ensure the transport fleet and assets are operated in a commercially viable manner.
  • Customer Focus
    • Maintain relationships with existing customers to meet their service requirements.
    • Engage in customer liaison on a proactive basis and as required.
  • Budget Management
    • Manage budgetary controls and ensure the weekly P&L aligns with and exceeds budgetary expectations.
    • Monitor costs against budget and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
  • Continuous Improvement
    • Develop and manage a continuous improvement policy.
    • Oversee the control of the operation through the management team to ensure all operational matters are owned and resolved efficiently.
  • Sustainability and Safety
    • Promote sustainability and carbon reduction with clear actions and owners.
    • Enforce the highest standards of safety and hygiene, following Company procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Established Senior Manager with strong commercial business acumen.
  • Significant experience of operational management in the FMCG industry.
  • Experience of managing people and large teams.
  • Experience of a multi-modal fleet, including temperature-controlled operations.

Benefits

  • Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays.
  • Private medical cover through Bupa.
  • Pension scheme with a 4.5% employee contribution and 10% employer contribution.
  • Car allowance.
  • Life assurance of 3x annual salary.


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