Logistics Manager

Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene, and facility services solutions. As a leader in the circular economy, we deliver tailor-made solutions for our customers in the hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and commercial sectors. We are proud of our commitment to our customers and to sustainable development.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Logistics Manager to lead, manage, develop and deliver service excellence through an efficient, legally compliant and cost-effective logistics department.  

The Logistics Manager will lead, manage, and continually develop a team of 14 direct reports, including a Logistics Supervisor, to achieve functional objectives that support the site and company business plan. Working closely with the production team, you will be responsible for driving customer service excellence through a logistics department that operates with maximum efficiency and economy. This role is key to fostering people development and a lean culture within the team.

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 14 personnel, including handling absence, training, driver assessments, and performance reviews.

• Ensure the logistics operation is fully compliant with the company’s Health and Safety Policy, the Operator licence, and all other relevant site, EU, and legal requirements.

• Plan and coordinate resources, including temporary workers, to meet all business logistics requirements.

• Develop and manage the departmental budget, investigating and resolving any variances to ensure financial control.

• Investigate and resolve logistics problems by analysing data from systems like Telematics and Dynamics to eliminate inefficient routes, improve service quality, and reduce customer losses.

• Ensure route optimisation savings are achieved and that all routes are profitable.

• Drive continuous improvement through the development and implementation of new efficiencies and added-value processes, such as LEAN loading/unloading and 5S principles.

• Contribute to reducing environmental impact through optimal route efficiency and economy.

• For workwear services, ensure driver compliance with the EN14065 standard, including daily vehicle disinfection.

• Maintain excellent working relationships between the logistics, service, and production departments to deliver optimal customer service.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, and/or proven experience in leading and managing a team within a customer-focused environment.

• Holder of a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

• A track record of successfully implementing continuous improvement programmes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead effective teams.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse data and interpret information effectively.

• IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• A valid UK Driver's License with no more than 6 points.

Desirable:

• Experience with lean (Six Sigma) implementation in a manufacturing or logistics environment.

• Financial knowledge covering budget forecasting.

• A valid HGV 2 licence.

• 33 Days Holiday
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site Parking
• Private Medical

•    Salary of £45,000.00
•    Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical
•    Bonus
•    National Structure to facilitate ambition