Depot Manager

Winsearch; Grays; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Depot Manager in Grays, England. The role involves managing a team, overseeing production processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have 3-5 years' experience in a production environment and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary between £38,000 and £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a production environment.
• Experience in the process industry.
• Ability to communicate easily with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee training and health.
• Organize production planning and coordination.
• Analyze performance to improve production.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Safety awareness

Production efficiency

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Depot Manager
Grays, Essex
Monday to Friday 42.5 hrs
£38,000-£42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

The Role

• Validate hires, sign contracts, manage IA requests and monitor employee training and health.
• Organize production: planning, coordination of the team, organizing meetings and ensure quality, safety and maintenance of machines.
• Analyze performance, monitor indicators and implement actions to improve production.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a working environment that is efficient and compliant.
• Lead and structure all operational site activities, ensuring productivity, safety, and product quality meet or exceed group standards.
• Manage site budgets, monitor cost performance, and report on financial indicators.
• Oversee maintenance, technical asset performance, and capex project planning.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental and legal standards.
• Build a high-performance culture through team coaching, leadership development, and talent retention.
• Coordinate closely with group management, HR, QSE, and Engineering to align site strategy with company-wide goals.
• Represent the site during audits, customer visits, and inter-site knowledge sharing.

The Person

• Experience in managing a team
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a production environment.
• Experience in the process industry
• Communicates smoothly and clearly with all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Works smoothly with colleagues and shares knowledge, experience, best practices.
• Safety and quality conscious, result oriented.

Keywords: Depot Manager, Site Manager, Warehouse Manager, Production Manager

Please contact Ryan Taylor at Winsearch for more information. Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services.

Note: The UK has now left the European Union. The EU Settlement Scheme information is provided for applicable applicants.