Logistics Manager

Job description

Role: Logistics Manager

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (usually 8am-4pm, some flexibility may be required)

Contract: Permanent

Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC)

Inspired Global Cuisine are a frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Gorton, East Manchester. We are an ambitious company who have grown significantly over the last 2 years, now producing over 1million meals a week and have plans to continue to grow. Which includes a re-location to a brand new 369 thousand square foot site in Chadderton, Oldham in early 2026 where we plan to double our volume over the next few years.

We believe in manufacturing excellence - delivered by our brilliant people, innovative products and continuous improvement. We achieve this by working within our core values of being accountable, creative, open and as a team.

We have high standards and encourage our colleagues to be autonomous and authentic to drive our business forward. With a supportive environment we encourage personal and professional development too. You’ll work cross functionally and collaboratively, always strive to be the best and even have some fun along the way.

About the role

Take responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental concerns within the logistics operation. Including working closely with HSE team to identify improvements and maintain legal requirements such as Transport Risk Assessments, PUWER etc. Ensure all SSoW are in place and periodically reviewed, all members of the Logistics team are trained and compliant with their activities and SOP’s.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high food safety standards, working closely with the Technical team to ensure audit readiness and GMP compliance
• Manage the logistics network to ensure efficient, cost-effective and reliable distribution of finished products to customers
• Oversee hauliers, third-party logistics providers and delivery partners to consistently achieve service levels and operational requirements
• Lead and manage the logistics function across multiple shifts, coordinating people, processes and systems to meet operational performance and customer service targets
• Work closely with Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to support capacity planning, product flow and stock integrity across the site
• Ensure full control, traceability and accuracy of stock movements in line with food safety, quality and health & safety standards

Skills & Experience

• People focused
• Structured, logical and organised
• Experience managing logistics operations, hauliers and third-party delivery providers
• Financially aware with strong cost control focus
• Experience managing teams in a multi-shift operational environment
• Strong problem solving and decision-making capability

Desirable

• Food Manufacturing background
• Experience working within temperature controlled or frozen supply chains
• Lean / Continuous Improvement exposure
• Experience working with WMS / logistics systems

Our benefits package includes:

• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday and opportunity to purchase an additional week
• Restaurant and retailer discounts
• Healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee assistance programme – GroceryAid
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Manchester

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English