Gleeson is proud to be exclusively partnered with a fast-growing, forward thinking logistics organisation that is expanding its operations and heavily investing in future automation.
They are looking for a Solutions Design Manager to take a key role in optimising and transforming warehouse operations. If you're an innovative professional with a passion for driving efficiency, enabling business growth, and delivering cutting-edge logistics solutions, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while progressing your career.
Job Title: Solutions Design Manager
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid) - no travel required
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of strategic warehouse solutions by interpreting client requirements, conducting site assessments, and working collaboratively across multiple departments.
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery from initial consultation to final implementation ensuring timelines, scope, and customer expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team of solution designers, engineers, and project managers, fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, gaining a deep understanding of their business challenges and translating these into forward-thinking, practical warehouse designs that improve operational performance.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance and evolve warehouse solutions.
- Carry out cost-benefit analyses to assess solution viability, identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, and support overall business profitability.
- Identify potential risks within solution design projects and implement proactive mitigation strategies to ensure smooth delivery and strong client satisfaction.
- Partner closely with sales, operations, and engineering teams to ensure all warehouse solutions align with wider business objectives and contribute to a cohesive customer strategy.
Key Experience Required
- Background in solutions logistics, supply chain, or warehouse improvement.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.
- Experience in warehouse solution design, including brownfield sites and layout creation.
- Understanding of tenders and bid processes.
- Industry experience within transport and warehousing.
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