Job Title: Warehouse & Logistics Manager
Location : Chelmsford
Salary: £42,500 starting salary
Job Type: Permanent , Full Time. Monday-Friday: 7.45am-5:00pm (30-minute unpaid break) - 43.75 hours per week working pattern, with no weekend work.
The Plumbing Distribution Company Ltd (PDC) is a successful, family-run B2B distribution business that has proudly served plumbing merchants since 2006.
We are built around gold-standard service, reliability, trust and continuous improvement. After 20 years of growth, we are entering an exciting new period of expansion.
We are now looking for an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Manager to take overall responsibility for our warehouse and delivery operation and play a key role in the next stage of PDC's development.
The Role:
This is a hands-on management position with responsibility for the day-to-day running of our warehouse and logistics operation.
You will lead and manage our Warehouse & Logistics Assistant Manager, drivers, and warehouse operatives, ensuring that goods are received, stored, picked, loaded and delivered safely, accurately and efficiently.
You will be responsible for planning resources, managing workloads and schedules, monitoring performance and maintaining high standards of stock control, health & safety, and customer service.
Working closely with the Directors and wider management team, you will use operational data and KPIs to identify problems, improve processes and drive continuous improvement.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable being visible and hands-on within the operation, while also having the leadership skills and commercial awareness to plan ahead, manage performance and make sound day-to-day decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day warehouse and delivery operation.
Lead, motivate and manage warehouse and logistics employees, including induction, training, performance, and development.
Plan daily and weekly staffing, workloads, delivery schedules, and resource requirements.
Oversee goods-in, storage, picking, packing, loading, and dispatch operations.
Maintain high standards of stock accuracy and investigate discrepancies, damage, losses, and picking errors.
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Warehouse & Logistics Manager in Chelmsford employer: THE PLUMBING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
At The Plumbing Distribution Company Ltd (PDC), we pride ourselves on being a family-run business that values reliability, trust, and continuous improvement. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through structured in-house training and development opportunities, ensuring that our Delivery Drivers/Warehouse Assistants not only excel in their roles but also have the chance to enhance their skills and increase their earnings. Located in Chelmsford, you will enjoy a balanced work-life with generous time allowances for deliveries, allowing you to provide exceptional service to our customers while being part of an exciting period of expansion.
Contact Details:
THE PLUMBING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY Recruitment Team
