Warehouse & Logistics FLM

Department: Supply Chain / Logistics
Location: Leicester
Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm

Join and Lead a High-Performing Logistics Operation

I’m working with a major European manufacturer and distributor and trusted leader in their industry, known for delivering exceptional quality and service. They now looking for a highly capable Warehouse & Logistics First Line Manager (FLM) to take ownership of our outbound warehouse and transport operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and service-driven performance across our supply chain.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced logistics professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys leading people, and is motivated by driving continuous improvement.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Logistics, you will be responsible for two key operational areas:

Outbound Warehouse Management

You will lead the full outbound warehouse function, ensuring all dispatch activity runs efficiently and accurately. Responsibilities include:

• Managing all aspects of dispatch, from loading and unloading to returns processing.

• Overseeing load manifests, stock accountability, and resourcing plans.

• Leading the warehouse team day to day, ensuring strong performance in stock management, picking accuracy, and factory-out processes.

Transport Management

You’ll take responsibility for our fleet and driving teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective transport operations.

• Planning and optimising driver routes and schedules.

• Ensuring vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repair schedules are adhered to.

• Managing drivers and driver’s mates day-to-day.

• Maintaining agreed delivery SLAs while keeping fleet utilisation within budget.

Key Deliverables & Relationships

• Daily engagement and leadership of warehouse operatives, drivers, and driver’s mates across the operation.

• Acting as the key link between warehousing, production outbound, sales, and transport teams.

• Investigating, validating, and reporting on daily inventory and service KPIs, driving improvement actions where required.

• Ensuring a high-quality service experience for all internal and external customers.

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and strong leadership qualities:

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience in a similar Warehousing and/or Transport leadership role.

• Solutions-focused with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.

• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical ability.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to build and maintain long-standing, positive working relationships.

• Demonstrable accountability, with a track record of taking ownership.

• Able to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead a key operational area within a respected brand.

• A supportive environment where your ideas and leadership truly make an impact.

• Clear opportunities for progression and further development.

• Work within a dynamic, collaborative supply chain team committed to delivering excellence.