At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a large-scale warehouse and distribution operation while driving continuous improvement.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation in the logistics sector with a focus on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Earn up to £75,000 plus bonuses, a company car, and private medical cover.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a growing organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in warehousing and distribution with strong leadership skills.
Leicestershire | Up to £75,000 + Bonus + Car/Allowance + Benefits
Your new company
Hays Supply Chain & Logistics are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to lead a significant warehousing and logistics operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior logistics leader who enjoys delivering operational excellence, leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced distribution environment.
The successful candidate will take ownership of a sizeable operation, leading both warehousing and transport activities whilst working closely with senior stakeholders across the wider business.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Leading a large-scale warehouse and distribution operation.
- Managing operational performance against service, safety, quality and cost objectives.
- Developing and coaching management teams to build a high-performance culture.
- Driving improvements in productivity, efficiency and customer service.
- Managing relationships with external logistics and transport providers.
- Supporting operational change and business improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant transport, warehouse and health & safety standards.
- Monitoring and analysing operational performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to support wider business objectives.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience leading medium to large warehousing and distribution operations.
- Experience across both warehouse and transport functions.
- Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing and improving teams.
- Experience managing third-party logistics or transport providers.
- Strong commercial awareness and operational decision-making capability.
- The ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A hands-on, proactive leadership approach with a strong sense of accountability.
What you'll get in return
Salary up to £75,000, performance-related bonus, company car or car allowance, private medical cover, pension scheme, additional flexible benefits, career development opportunities within a successful and growing organisation.
This role would suit an ambitious logistics professional currently operating as a Distribution Centre Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Logistics Manager or Regional Distribution Manager looking for their next challenge.
What you need to do now
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