Transport & Logistics Manager

Industry leading UK Manufacturer backed by a major global group are looking for a Transport & Logistics Manager to join their business in Chesterfield. In this role you will be reporting into General Manager and helping him to further maintain and improve the Transport & Logistics experience for the business. You will play a big part in Route & capacity planning and material flow whilst being quite hands on in your approach.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in running a transport & logistics team for a busy manufacturing business and will be a strong communicator, strategic thinker & someone who is a great problem solver. You will be working with all areas of the business and will play a key role in the smooth execution of the  Role: Transport & Logistics Manager Salary: up to £45k + benefits  Location: Chesterfield  The responsibilities for the Logistics Manager will be:-  Communicate clearly and effectively with all of the internal Stakeholders in the business  Planning & Managing the Logistics function for the business  Supporting all areas of the business to achieve the strategic plan and organic growth Driving best practice in regards to Health, Safety & Environmental accountability from a Logistics Standpoint    Overseeing, mentoring and developing the team around you  Skills & Experience Requirements for the Logistics Manager Tangible history of experience & success within manufacturing logistics Strong experience of fleet transport (route planning)  Demonstrable experience of strategic planning (capacity planning, material flow)  Experience of leading, developing and mentoring a small team  FLT License is preffered This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference in a well established business and work within a structured framework whilst being granted the autonomy to make changes and further develop the processes. In return there will be a good salary, being part of a bigger group & the opportunity to continue to grow & progress your career. Please apply online or contact Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential conversation  (url removed) Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services