THE ROLE:

• Take ownership of the day-to-day performance and ongoing development of the logistics operation.
• Assess existing processes, structures and working practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead site transformation and continuous improvement projects, delivering measurable improvements rather than change for change's sake.
• Introduce stronger operational disciplines around KPIs, daily management, performance reviews, root-cause analysis and accountability.
• Improve performance across areas including OTIF, picking accuracy, inventory accuracy, productivity, vehicle utilisation, customer service, cost and safety.
• Establish clear operational standards and ensure they are consistently followed.
• Lead, coach and develop managers, supervisors and team leaders, building stronger leadership capability throughout the site.
• Work particularly closely with the existing Logistics Manager, supporting their continued development and progression.
• Improve resource planning and operational capacity as the organisation continues to grow.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement practical solutions using Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Drive greater use of operational data to identify issues, measure performance and inform decision-making.
• Take ownership of operational issues and customer service failures, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective action.
• Champion high standards across health & safety, compliance, housekeeping and operational discipline.
• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure the operation is capable of supporting the organisation's longer-term growth plans.