Distribution Centre Manager
Please note this is a nights role - please only apply if you are open to working night-shift from Monday-Friday only.
Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business.
The role of Distribution Centre Manager is to oversee effective handling of throughput and maintaining customer satisfaction. Ensure meeting KPIs, controlling budgets, maintaining high standards of health &safety, and housekeeping standards.
Duties & Responsibilities for thisDistribution Centre Manager:
- Plan and allocate distribution centre resources by department or brand, aligning with DC throughput.
- Calculate weekly staffing levels and holiday allowances, optimising resource whilst minimising the need for agency staff, based on projected budgeted volumes.
- Ensure daily work plans are executed to meet external transport schedules and delivery deadlines.
- Maintain high standards of quality control and ensure inventory accuracy.
- Ensure all DC intake schedules align with predefined KPIs and business requirements, adapting plans to accommodate peak demand fluctuations.
- Take responsibility for assessing the overall performance of team members.
- Identify training needs for all team members within your area of responsibility.
- Ensure compliance with company Health and Safety regulations and housekeeping standards.
To be successful in this Distribution Centre Manager:
- A minimum of 3 years + of supervisory or manager experience in a distribution or warehouse environment.
- Demonstrated people management skills and motivate others.
- That you are able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- You must be able to work night shift patterns within the week.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, including effective time management to adapt to shifting demands and priorities.
- Resourceful and capable of identifying issues and implementing proactive solutions.
- Be able to drive and hve access to a car.
The benefits of this Distribution Centre Manager:
- Holidays.
- Contributory pension.
- Free car park.
- Mon-Fri working pattern
- Training & development opportunities.
If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no.JO-2501-114992
We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.
Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.