About this role
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 DriversLead by example within the warehouse and yard operation, supporting day-to-day activities where required in a practical and hands-on capacitySet clear objectives, manage performance and provide coaching, training and development support to the teamOversee all warehouse operations including goods receipt, storage, stock control, picking and dispatchPlan and manage daily delivery schedules to ensure excellent on-time-in-full customer service performanceManage the company vehicle fleet, ensuring full compliance with Operator Licence, VOSA and transport regulationsCoordinate vehicle servicing, maintenance and compliance activities in partnership with Central LogisticsEnsure all warehouse, yard and logistics operations comply with Health & Safety procedures and company standardsMaintain accurate inventory management processes including stock takes, stock accuracy and slow-moving stock controlDrive continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse and logistics processes to improve efficiency and reduce costsWork collaboratively with production, purchasing and sales teams to support customer delivery requirementsManage waste streams and coordinate collections in line with environmental and operational requirementsSupport 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 rolePrevious experience managing warehouse operations alongside a small HGV fleet and driversStrong leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop teamsComfortable operating within a smaller-site environment where a proactive, adaptable and hands-on approach is importantValid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)Experience managing transport compliance, vehicle checks and fleet recordsStrong understanding of warehouse Health & Safety principles and safe working practicesExperience using route planning or transport scheduling softwareStrong IT and administrative skills including Microsoft Office systemsGood organisational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced operational environmentFull UK driving licenceGCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) Desirable:
Previous experience within packaging, manufacturing or other consumable product environmentsExperience driving operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiativesKnowledge of inventory control and stock management systemsAdditional Forklift licences including PPT/A3HGV 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 optionsEnhanced 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). Your Future With