Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)About the company:We are working with a highly successful and passionate business who specialise in food manufacturing within a specific niche. Their business is continuing to grow and take on new markets which makes it an exciting time to join their team. As a result of this, they are now looking for a Warehouse & Logistics Manager to join the business to support their growth and development.The opportunityThe Warehouse & Logistics Manager is a critical position in the business to lead their day to day and strategic operations. You will have a specialist team with 6 direct reports and a team of 20 along with managing 3rd party warehouse and transport suppliers. There is a big focus on continuous improvement to streamline processes, minimise costs and maximise overall operational efficiency. Some of the key responsibilities will be to:Oversee all inwards goods of raw materials and packaging which are stored across multiple sites.Ensure accurate supply of raw material and packaging to the manufacturing team. Stock is stored both on site and across various 3PL providers.Finished goods transport to 3PL providers post production and managing complexities around chilled vs ambient.Manage orders and distribution across all sites both domestic and international to a range of customers with various specific requirements.Develop and implement KPI's and implement a strategic plan across warehousing, distribution and transport to improve efficiencies across these functions.Support with the development of their IT integration by reviewing and proposing initiatives to support the logistics functions.Key focus on Health & Safety and developing a Sustainability strategy, developing KPI's to measure these.What you will bring to the role Ideally 10+ years experience in warehousing and logistics within leadership roles.Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving positive change.FMCG or Food Manufacturing background would be desirable.Operationally focused but with a strategic view to continuous improvement.In depth knowledge of WMS/ERP systems and strong commercial/cost centre management.Strong communicator and can remain calm and measured under pressure.Ability to manage constructive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.Demonstrated knowledge of H&S regulations and effective leadership here.Self-motivated, administratively proficient, accurate and well organised.What's in it for you?This is a great opportunity to join a passionate and growing business with genuine scope to drive continuous improvement across the warehousing and logistics functions. There is a lot of scope and variety across their Supply Chain and you will partner with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.On top of base salary will be a range of attractive company benefits.If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below. If you'd like to find out more and for a confidential discussion, please call Nick McConnochie on 021 197 9121 or email ****** application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
