Site Manager Job Northampton England UK,Management

Company Overview

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

Position

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead operations at our Grange Park site (NN4 5FB
).

Key Responsibilities

Operational Control

Deliver against agreed KPIs, proactively communicating risks and implementing corrective action plans with both internal teams and customers.
Oversee the smooth day-to-day operation of a multi-user warehouse, ensuring effective resource planning, processes and documentation.
Regularly review productivity measures and challenge resource plans to optimise performance.
Manage site facilities efficiently, ensuring high standards through effective use of internal and external resources.
Foster a collaborative, cross-functional culture, championing best practice and continuous improvement.
Introduce innovative and practical solutions to support business strategy and growth.
Build and maintain strong external relationships to share insight, innovation and industry best practice.
Act as a visible role model for company values and behaviours, addressing issues positively and proactively.

Financial Management

Full P&L responsibility for a £5-6m budget, ensuring costs are controlled in line with targets.
Understand and communicate the commercial impact of financial decisions.
Ensure supplier agreements and terms are effectively managed and compliant.
Adhere to company financial policies, providing guidance and support where required.
Manage customer charging mechanisms, ensuring all revenue is captured accurately.
Produce a monthly financial summary for senior management, tracking savings and improvement initiatives.

Customer Service

Build and maintain strong, trusted customer relationships.
Provide accurate management information and reporting, ensuring effective MBRs and QBRs are in place and add value.

Continuous Improvement & Sustainability

Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency, quality and customer experience.
Promote and embed Yusen's quality management systems across the site.
Identify and develop additional logistics revenue opportunities with customers.
Support the development of sustainable, commercially strong solutions aligned to company and customer expectations.

Health & Safety

Champion a safe, inclusive working environment, ensuring all H&S procedures and PPE standards are followed.
Ensure equipment checks are completed and any risks are addressed promptly.
Maintain and update risk assessments, safe systems of work and site instructions.

Team Leadership

Develop and support your team through structured training, performance reviews, mentoring and coaching.
Ensure clear communication of business priorities, expectations and outcomes.
Promote employee engagement initiatives and measure tangible results.
Support employee wellbeing, ensuring appropriate support mechanisms are in place.
Apply company people policies consistently and fairly, supporting investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes where required.

Benefits

Base salary of £60, DOE
Car allowance of £6000 per annum
Bonus (up to 10%)
Permanent Health insurance cover (40% of salary cover)
Pension scheme - 6% matched employer contribution
Comprehensive private family health cover
25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays)
5 days Volunteer Leave per year
Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
Up to 10 days international remote working
Health cash plan
Critical Illness Cover
On Site Mental health First Aiders
My Strength Wellbeing App
Free online Fitness Platform i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
Employee benefits i.e. Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge…