Reference: Job ID: Posted: Closing date: Location: LeicestershireSalary: Up to 75,000 + Car or Allowance (per annum)Job type: Manufacturing & Production / LogisticsCompany: HaysConsultant: Jim FowlerHays office: Milton Keynes — First Floor, ll Exchange Square, North Fourth Street, MK9 1HLPhone: Email: Centre ManagerLeicestershire | Up to 75,000 + Bonus + Car/Allowance + BenefitsYour new companyHays 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. 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.
Managing relationships with external logistics and transport providers.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant transport, warehouse and health & safety standards.
Monitoring and analysing operational performance to identify areas for improvement.
Proven experience leading medium to large warehousing and distribution operations. Experience across both warehouse and transport functions.
Experience managing third-party logistics or transport providers.
Strong commercial awareness and operational decision-making capability.
A hands-on, proactive leadership approach with a strong sense of accountabilityWhat you'll get in returnSalary up to 75,000Performance-related bonusCompany car or car allowancePrivate medical coverPension schemeAdditional flexible benefitsCareer development opportunities within a successful and growing organisationThis 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.
Distribution Manager (m/w/d) in Leicester employer: Hays
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