Job Description
We are currently recruiting for an outstanding Distribution Centre Manager to join and strengthen our highly experienced senior management team. As a Distribution Centre Manager you will have the autonomy and responsibility for the day-to-day site management of your depot.
Additionally you’ll also have accountability for;
1. Achieving all Depot objectives in terms of Health & Safety, security, productivity, transport and cost
2. Deliver outstanding service to our customers with a team driven to be the best they can be
3. Provide the safest and healthiest environment in which your teams work
4. Encourage a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets for your teams
5. Manage the Depot through P&L through effective planning and reporting
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
6. You’ll know the logistics or distribution industry and have experience of running large, fast paced, 24/7 operations with responsibility of a daily throughput of 25,+ daily and a workforce in excess of employees.
7. You will be a confident communicator/presenter with the skills to lead and manage teams as well as influence strategy and liaise with our Directors
8. A person capable of decisive and effective decision-making, in a time pressured environment
9. A passion for building and motivating high-performing teams
10. Someone that really enjoys resolving problems and demonstrates high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility.
11. Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
12. Our depots operate days a year, therefore you will be required to cover any 5 shifts, which could include weekend working.
13. A full UK driving licence is essential.
Additional Information
Remuneration and Benefits:
Alongside a competitive salary plus abonus scheme based on company and personal performance, company car or generous cash allowance and Private Medical Insurance; we recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…
14. Holiday trading
15. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
16. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
17. Health Kiosks visiting every location
18. Vitality at Work
19. Free On Site Parking
20. Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
21. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
22. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses