Logistics Manager

Main Daily Tasks * Responsible for attending a short informal meeting as required at the start of each day to ensure that the Production Manager and Operations Director are informed and up to date on the day’s scheduled deliveries. You will also attend the daily production huddle meeting with all production staff. * Booking of suitable transport for goods that are to be dispatched, including cost control and pricing negotiation to get the best prices from transport companies * Consideration must be used regarding size, weight and special site or customer requirements including checking certification * Support other team members by updating the company ERP system when items have been delivered including printing off the delivery note, listing all items to be sent and any relevant details such as FSC calculations. * To produce a daily delivery schedule detailing deliveries with the relevant couriers, destinations and times * Book in expected deliveries with the relevant customers for MFL * Support with loading pallets on to the lorries when the van arrive * Ensure jobs are complete by checking that all packing sheets have been signed by the relevant person, and ensuring that all dispatch sheets are signed once the vehicle has been loaded * Making sure all goods are stacked and packaged suitably ready for dispatch and to the customers’ requirements. * Notify the Project Manager / Account Manager of any missing or damaged items that will not be dispatched, ahead of the vehicle leaving * Reporting of any missing or damaged items to the Production Manager / Follow T Card process * Key contact for MWL for orders in production and oversee that hardware and metalwork is packed as per the picking sheets * Action Site Requisitions as required * Other tasks This job description does not cover all aspects, other tasks will include but not limited to: * * Admin, for example filing the completed despatch lists * Chasing up POD’s and filing * Support in monthly stock takes and cycle counts * Ensure workplace environment is maintained to agreed level of tidiness / cleanliness and orderliness. * Complete any Quality checks required and necessary forms to support the QI process * Report any Health and Safety incidents including accidents * Ensure adhere to health and safety and risk assessment to keep yourself and colleagues safe Key Role Requirements: * Previous experience working in a similar role * Ability to work independently with the ability to work within deadlines and under pressure * Interpersonal and team-working skills * To respond effectively to any additional reasonable request of management * To uphold and promote the Company Values at all times * High attention to detail * Excellent communication skills verbal and written