Depot Manager – Blackburn, England
Based at our Recovered Fiber Operations in Blackburn, we are looking for a Depot Manager who will be fully responsible for the running of our depot.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for Health and Safety & compliance with all statutory requirements.
* Overall management responsibility for all operational employees at the depots.
* Driving efficiencies, profitability & EBITDA.
* Deliver the vision and strategy for the depot.
* Work collaboratively with the central commercial team to support national & contractual opportunities.
* Manage and develop our people to support learning, improvement, support and progression.
* All operational site recruitment, people management, training & development and related HR tasks.
* Ensure compliance programme is maintained and resources are fully utilised.
* Be active in the local areas promoting Smurfit Westrock’s reputation and services.
* All purchases of raw materials at the depot, through local commercial development and in cooperation with the central commercial team.
* Proactively oversee the generation of new business opportunities locally, bidding for new work and developing innovative supply solutions.
* Optimise the sales of material from the depot, taking account of pre‑agreed budgeted levels of supply volume into Smurfit Westrock Mills.
* Key focus on driving volumes and spread, targets to be agreed annually.
* Responsible for all site purchase orders (in line with Group policy) and site spend.
* Propose and manage capex programme.
* Produce monthly KPI's for depot.
* Identify improvement efficiencies for our own fleet.
* Manage 3rd party transport as required for the incoming/outgoing material to ensure cost effectiveness, maximum efficiency and safe flow of site traffic.
* Proactively manage preventative maintenance programme and defect reporting.
* Deal with enquiries/challenges in line with all Company procedures, liaising with other SWR departments to resolve as appropriate.
* Accurate month end reporting and KPI reporting & improvement measures.
* This role requires on‑site presence 5 days per week, with occasional travel to attend management meetings, safety meetings and collaborative learning.
Qualifications & Personal Specification
* Promote a positive general culture and health & safety culture and awareness of Site Rules with visitors and colleagues.
* An understanding of permitting and Waste management licence operations – both Scotland and England.
* Project management experience relating to groundworks, equipment installs or concrete works is desirable.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Willingness to challenge processes and offer new ideas.
* Full driving licence.
* Experience of SAP / Navision / Excel.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Full‑time
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