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Distribution Centre Manager

On-site in Cork·Added yesterday (last checked 26 Oct)

Frylite

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Cork

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven experience managing a distribution, warehouse, logistics or operational environment.
Demonstrable experience leading a team, ideally 20+ employees.
Strong people management and leadership capability.
Experience managing performance, attendance and employee relations.
Good understanding of health and safety requirements within an operational environment.
Experience managing operational KPIs and budgets.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Nice to have

Experience within a fast-moving distribution environment.
Experience manging both warehouse and transport operations.
Experience with stock/inventory management systems.
Lean, continuous improvement or process improvement experience.
Relevant qualification in logistics, operations, supply chain or management.

The role

Role Purpose:

The Distribution Centre Manager is responsible for the overall operational performance, people leadership and effective day-to-day management of the Cork Distribution Centre.
The role will ensure that the site operates safely, efficiently and commercially, delivering consistently high standards of service, stock accuracy, productivity and operational performance.
As the senior operational leader on site, the Distribution Centre Manager will lead and develop the site team, establish clear performance expectations and work collaboratively with other functions to ensure the Cork operation supports the wider business strategy and customer proposition.

What you'll do

Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day operation of the Cork Distribution Centre.
Ensure agreed service, operational and productivity standards are consistently achieved.
Plan and coordinate resources to meet customer and business requirements.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective deployment of people across the operation.
Monitor operational performance and take timely corrective action where required.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and service.
Ensure appropriate processes and procedures are consistently followed.
Lead, motivate and develop a team
Establish a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, respect and continuous improvement.
Ensure employees understand their roles, objectives and performance expectations.
Manage attendance, performance, conduct and employee relations matters in partnership with HR.
Identify training and development requirements and ensure appropriate development plans are implemented.
Coach and develop team to enhance capability.
Support recruitment, onboarding and retention of operational employees.
Recognise and reinforce positive performance and behaviours.
Maintain a strong health and safety culture across the Distribution Centre.
Ensure all relevant company policies, procedures and legislative requirements are adhered to.
Ensure appropriate risk assessments, safety checks and operational controls are in place.
Investigate incidents and near misses and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Work closely with relevant internal stakeholders to maintain a safe working environment.
Ensure employees receive appropriate training and understand their health and safety responsibilities.
Maintain high standards of stock accuracy and inventory control.
Ensure appropriate processes are followed for receiving, storage, movement and dispatch of stock.
Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Work collaboratively with Finance, Procurement and Operations to address inventory issues.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, loss and operational inefficiencies.
Take ownership of key Distribution Centre performance measures, including service levels, delivery performance, productivity, labour utilisation, stock accuracy, operational costs, health & safety, absence, employee turnover, customer service, quality and compliance.
Regularly review performance against agreed targets and develop action plans where performance is below expectation.
Manage the Distribution Centre within agreed operating budgets.
Monitor labour and operational costs.
Ensure resources are used efficiently and commercially.
Identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness without compromising safety, quality or customer service.
Support annual budgeting and workforce planning processes.
Develop a culture of continuous improvement across the site.
Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve productivity.
Use operational data and performance information to identify trends and opportunities.
Lead agreed improvement initiatives through to implementation.
Share best practice with other sites and operational teams.
Build effective working relationships with Operations leadership, Sales and Commercial teams, Head of People / HR, Finance, Procurement, Transport, Customer Service, suppliers and external partners.
Ensure strong communication between the Cork Distribution Centre and the wider business.