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Distribution Manager

  • Birmingham
  • £53,000 per annum(dependent on experience)
  • 37 hour week; must be flexible to work between a 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm shift; weekend support is required during peak periods.

 

Groomfield Recruitment is working exclusively with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Distribution Centre Operations Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a large, fast-paced distribution centre.

This is a senior operational role offering the opportunity to lead a substantial team, drive continuous improvement and play a key role in delivering excellent service, operational efficiency and cost performance.

The Role

 

You will have overall responsibility for the performance of the distribution centre, including:

  • Leading, developing and motivating a large operational team.
  • Managing day-to-day warehouse, fulfilment and reverse logistics operations.
  • Driving KPIs, productivity, service levels and continuous improvement.
  • Ensuring high standards of health & safety, compliance and operational control.
  • Managing warehouse budgets and delivering cost-saving initiatives.
  • Planning resources and capacity around peak trading periods.
  • Optimising warehouse space, processes and systems to improve efficiency.
  • Working closely with commercial, finance, customer and operational teams.
  • Developing talent, succession plans and a strong performance culture.
  • Identifying and implementing Lean/Continuous Improvement opportunities.

The Candidate

 

  • Proven experience managing a large-scale warehouse/distribution operation.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Experience within retail, e-commerce, fulfilment or a similar fast-paced environment.
  • A strong understanding of operational planning, resource management and KPIs.
  • Experience managing budgets and delivering against financial targets.
  • A results-driven approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
  • IOSH qualification.
  • A recognised management qualification such as CMI or ILM would be advantageous.

The Package

 

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Distribution Centre / Warehouse Operations Manager to take ownership of a high-volume operation, lead an established team and make a genuine impact on performance, efficiency and continuous improvement.

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