Logistics Manager
Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £40,000 basic, plus bonus & company benefits
Hours: 42.5 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8:00am-5:15pm, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
Sector: Manufacturing / Packaging Solutions

Protecting what matters, together
At Macfaralne Packaging, we’re dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. Through our specialist manufacturing businesses, including Suttons Performance Packaging, we deliver high-quality protective packaging solutions to customers across a wide range of sectors.

With over 75 years of industry expertise, we combine the stability of an established market leader with the ambition and energy of a business focused on continual improvement, operational excellence and sustainable growth. Our people are central to that success, and we are committed to creating a collaborative, supportive and progressive environment where careers can genuinely develop.

If you are an experienced warehouse or logistics manager who enjoys leading from the front, driving operational standards and remaining close to the day-to-day operation, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality and customer service.

The Logistics Manager Role
As Logistics Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day warehouse and logistics operation at our Suttons Performance Packaging site in Chatteris, leading a small on-site team including Warehouse Operatives, a Yard Operative and HGV Drivers.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role where you will lead from the front, remaining actively involved in warehouse and logistics activities whilst ensuring the smooth running of the department, high customer service standards and safe, efficient operations.

Managing warehouse, yard and transport activities, you will ensure stock is received, stored, controlled and dispatched efficiently whilst maintaining excellent levels of operational performance and customer service. You will oversee daily logistics planning, fleet compliance, warehouse operations and inventory management, ensuring customer deliveries are achieved safely, accurately and on time.

Working closely with production, purchasing and sales teams, you will play a key role in supporting wider business performance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the warehouse and logistics team, including Warehouse Operatives, Yard personnel and HGV Drivers
• Lead by example within the warehouse and yard operation, supporting day-to-day activities where required in a practical and hands-on capacity
• Set clear objectives, manage performance and provide coaching, training and development support to the team
• Oversee all warehouse operations including goods receipt, storage, stock control, picking and dispatch
• Plan and manage daily delivery schedules to ensure excellent on-time-in-full customer service performance
• Manage the company vehicle fleet, ensuring full compliance with Operator Licence, VOSA and transport regulations
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, maintenance and compliance activities in partnership with Central Logistics
• Ensure all warehouse, yard and logistics operations comply with Health & Safety procedures and company standards
• Maintain accurate inventory management processes including stock takes, stock accuracy and slow-moving stock control
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse and logistics processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Work collaboratively with production, purchasing and sales teams to support customer delivery requirements
• Manage waste streams and coordinate collections in line with environmental and operational requirements
• Support the wider smooth running of the site including keyholder responsibilities

What You Will Bring

Essential:

• Minimum three years’ experience within a warehouse and logistics management role
• Previous experience managing warehouse operations alongside a small HGV fleet and drivers
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop teams
• Comfortable operating within a smaller-site environment where a proactive, adaptable and hands-on approach is important
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)
• Experience managing transport compliance, vehicle checks and fleet records
• Strong understanding of warehouse Health & Safety principles and safe working practices
• Experience using route planning or transport scheduling software
• Strong IT and administrative skills including Microsoft Office systems
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced operational environment
• Full UK driving licence
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Previous experience within packaging, manufacturing or other consumable product environments
• Experience driving operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of inventory control and stock management systems
• Additional Forklift licences including PPT/A3
• HGV Licence with CPC qualification

What We Offer
We provide a competitive salary, bonus scheme and a range of benefits, including:

• 23 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus public holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free parking at site.
• Employee assistance program for well-being support.
• Employee discount scheme on major retail/leisure brands.
• Annual paid volunteering day.
• Healthcare options
• Enhanced HR policies for employee rights and entitlements.
• Long service awards (5-40 years).
• Charitable giving options.
• Financial support for eye tests/glasses (DSE users).
• EE Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off).

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