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Joloda
Logistics Manager
Chester, Cheshire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 40000.00 - 48000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Joloda
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
Logistics Manager
10,000 live parts, 200 sales orders and a production line that needs feeding. If you're sharp with numbers and want to own all of it, read on.
Lead and shape your own logistics team Mentoring from senior management Up to GBP48,000 dependant on experience 24 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension About Joloda Hydraroll
Joloda Hydraroll design and manufacture loading systems that get goods on and off trucks and trailers faster. They've been doing it for over 60 years, with more than 500,000 systems installed and around 85% of output exported. Customers include Amazon, DHL and Nestlé.
What used to be a simpler product range now runs to thousands of parts, feeding a much more complex production operation across the Liverpool and Anglesey sites.
The role
You'll take charge of everything that moves inside the business: parts into production, kitting and line–side supply, transfers between sites and despatch to customers. This is internal, production logistics not fleet or transport management.
Success means orders going out complete and on time (90%+ OTIF), accurate stock and lower handling and freight costs.
You'll:
Develop the UK internal and external logistics strategy Control part supply into manufacturing across around 10,000 live parts Build and run kitting and line–side logistics so production never waits Manage inventory and stock takes across both sites to KPI targets Plan and manage despatch: shipment method, packaging, utilisation and OTIF Work with procurement and suppliers to schedule deliveries and cut freight costs Analyse logistics data and report to support operational decisions Lead, mentor and develop the logistics team What you'll bring
Essential
Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline Proven experience in production or manufacturing logistics, materials planning or supply chain Highly numerate, with advanced Excel skills Experience working with ERP or inventory management systems Useful, not essential
Experience leading or managing a team Background in automotive or other high part–count manufacturing Knowledge of kitting, line–side supply or lean principles Experience with parts location systems such as labelling or RFID Benefits and culture
Development: Full training on FactoryMaster, the site ERP system, and cross–department processes.
Working arrangements
Pattern: Typically 3 days a week in Liverpool and 2 in Anglesey, can be discussed
Commute: Ideally suited to someone based around Chester or the M56 corridor
How to apply
Click apply to get started.
Ad ID: 5419190772
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