Depot Manager

COREcruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable foodservice business in the Midlands is seeking a Depot General Manager to oversee a key distribution center. This hands-on leadership role requires experience in foodservice operations and strong team management skills. The successful candidate will manage P&L, drive customer satisfaction, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior operations or depot management within foodservice or FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams.
• Experience managing budgets and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a large, multi-functional team across various departments.
• Ensure depot meets operational KPIs and compliance with safety standards.
• Develop strategic initiatives for logistics optimization and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

Organisational Abilities

Customer Focus

Job description

Depot General Manager - Reputable Foodservice Business - Midlands - Up to A£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 / #