Depot Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable foodservice business is seeking a Depot General Manager for their Midlands location, offering up to £80,000 plus benefits. This hands-on leadership position involves full P&L responsibility and managing a multi-functional team to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior operations or depot management, ideally in foodservice.
• Strong leadership skills to engage and motivate large teams.
• Financial management experience with budgets and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teams in warehouse, transport, and customer service.
• Ensure KPIs in safety, service levels, and cost control are met.
• Champion continuous improvement culture within the depot.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Customer focus

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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Depot General Manager – Reputable Foodservice Business - Midlands – Up to £80K (DOE) + Benefits

My client is a well-established Foodservice business who have a fantastic reputation for their top-quality products and level of service which they provide to a number of different sectors.

They are seeking a Depot General Manager to join their team and lead one of their key distribution centres. The successful Depot General Manager will have full P&L responsibility for the site, ensuring the smooth, efficient, and profitable running of the operation. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a dynamic professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and inspire a large, multi-functional team across warehouse, transport, and customer service departments.
• Ensure the depot meets all operational KPIs including safety, service levels, cost control, and stock integrity.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and performance excellence.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant food safety, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams to meet customer expectations and drive growth.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to optimise logistics, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction.

The Ideal Depot General Manager Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior operations or depot management role within the foodservice or FMCG industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate large teams.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets, cost controls, and operational efficiencies.
• A results-oriented mindset with a strong customer focus.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / [emailprotected]