Distribution Shift Manager
Salary: £46,792 plus a great range of benefits.
Hours: 40 hours per week – shift pattern Tuesday to Saturday, Portbury.
Overview
As a Distribution Shift Manager at Brakes, you will lead the overall success of your shift, ensuring all transport standards, budgets, and targets are met. You will manage a team of 170 people, keep them motivated and engaged, and coordinate activities across the office and multi‑temperature warehouse environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead overall shift operations, ensuring a high level of performance and meeting transport standards and budget targets.
- Manage a team of 170 employees, motivating, engaging, and ensuring task completion and personal development.
- Monitor warehouse operations, transport cost budgets, and location of cages to maintain efficient delivery.
- Course‑correct plans based on changing information and data insights.
- Drive performance using data insights, trends, and team input to improve processes and deliver customer‑focused solutions.
- Ensure compliance with DVLA regulations that impact drivers and transport operations.
- Influence stakeholders to see the bigger picture and foster a culture of two‑way feedback.
- Use Microsoft Office, SAP, and transport systems such as Verizon, Convey, Roadnet, and Samsara.
Qualifications
- Experience leading a large team with a focus on driving performance.
- Strong data‑driven decision‑making skills with the ability to use insights and trends.
- Knowledge of DVLA regulations that may impact drivers.
- Excellent stakeholder management and change‑leadership skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP and transport systems (Verizon, Convey, Roadnet, Samsara).
- CPC certification or willingness to acquire CPC within your first year.
Benefits
- Pension scheme.
- Generous holiday.
- Family‑friendly flexibility.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Discounts on company products.
- Other competitive benefits.
This role offers the opportunity to join a top UK food business and grow your career within a leading global foodservice company.
Distribution Shift Manager employer: Doist
Brink's is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, empowering employees to drive global commercial strategies in the ATM lifecycle solutions sector. With a strong focus on professional development and growth opportunities, employees are encouraged to expand their skills while contributing to sustainable growth and operational excellence. Located in a dynamic environment, Brink's offers unique advantages such as a diverse team and the chance to build long-term partnerships with global customers, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
