Site Manager

The Company

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.

We are looking for a Site Manager in Wolverton to manage all site operational functions and provide a first-class service to the client, whilst managing and maintaining site P&L control.

The position will offer a starting salary of £60,000, £6K car allowance, bonus and family health cover.

The shift pattern for this role is Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00 & the occasional Saturday (flexibility required in line with business needs)

Benefits of joining us:

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

MyStrength 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 Service, Health Cash Plan, Karo Health.

Tailored development and career opportunities

Key requirements:

• Operational Control

Team Leadership

Ensure all team members receive the required level of training and development to succeed, managing and monitoring levels of performance through the annual PDR process and objective setting, providing appropriate levels of mentoring and support

Ensure all team members are aware of key business outcomes, processes, and expectations, delivering all company communications in a consistent and timely manner

Promote and support employee engagement activities, ensuring tangible outcomes are identified, implemented, and measured.

Ensure due attention is provided to employee welfare, identifying and signposting areas of support where necessary, ensuring arrangements are in place to protect the wellbeing of all employees.

Ensure all company procedures are managed in a consistent and fair manner, including but not exclusively holidays, PDR, absence, performance, disciplinary. Supporting with business investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes across the organisation as necessary

Key requirements:

• Proven experience of managing a site (warehouse or distribution centre) or operation
• Commercial awareness and cost management of budget > £5-6m

3PL background with close relationships to key customer contacts

Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills

Demonstrates proven history of business improvement through analysis

Resilient personality and ability to remain focused under pressure

Practical problem-solving ability

A strong continuous improvement mindset

Able to create and deliver presentation material

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Strong leader, with good values and work ethic

IT – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Clean, valid driving licence, as some travel required (UK only)

IOSH Managing Safely (desirable but not essential)

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process but we encourage the candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal

circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.