Depot Manager - Basingstoke

McQueens Dairies Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

McQueens Dairies Ltd is seeking a Depot Manager for the Basingstoke depot. Role reports to Logistics Manager and is based in Basingstoke. The role is a 40-hour night shift (21:00–07:30) with a salary of £42,850 per annum plus up to 10% performance bonus, company discounts and pension scheme.

You will lead drivers, stores staff and team leaders to drive performance and ensure safe, on-time deliveries. Key duties include managing H&S, learning & development, despatch, facilities and HR operations,

Qualifications

• Experience in nightshift logistics/depots.
• Leadership experience in a depot environment.
• Background in dairy, food or drinks distribution preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety standards (BRC) desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety in depot operations.
• Lead drivers and depot staff, ensuring KPI targets are met.
• Manage induction and ongoing training with Learning & Development.
• Control depot P&L and align costs with budget.
• Deliver system and IT enhancements at the depot.
• Drive culture and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Night shift management

Health & Safety

Training & Development

Budgeting / P&L management

KPIs & performance management

Excel

Word

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Salary: GBP42850 - GBP42850 per annum + up to 10% performance related bonus

McQueens Dairies Ltd – Role Profile
Job Title: Depot Manager.
Reports To: Logistics Manager.
Based At: Basingstoke

Working Hours: 40hrs Nightshift 21:00 – 07:30.
Salary: £42,850 Per Annum and up to 10% performance related bonus, Company discounts and Pension scheme.

Position Overview:

Ideal for someone who is looking for the next stage in their managerial development this position would suit those Assistant Managers / Senior Team Leaders within a logistics/distribution background.
The ideal candidate is hands on when needed and able to manage the overall performance, workplace organisation, annual budget and functionality of the depot facility. Leading a team of drivers, stores staff, team leaders who you will work closely with and are able.

Coach and Develop:

With an eye for detail and a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business, you must be able to demonstrate that you have a drive to attain and maintain excellent standards. Ensuring that our teams provide the outstanding serviceexpected and that all our deliveries are completed safely, successfully and on time.

Responsibilities:

• Health & Safety
• Learning & Development
• Customer Services
• Facilities Management
• Despatch
• Human Resources Operations
• Transport
• Engage with colleagues in the depot keeping morale levels high and understanding where improvements can be made. Motivating all staff by coaching and mentoring them through challenges and celebrating success.
• Organise and control the induction and ongoing training of all employees in conjunction with our Learning & Development team.
• Maintain good operating standards using 5S disciplines.
• Manage a depot level Profit and Loss centre. Keep distribution costs and overheads in line with budget.
• Fully explain any processes, changes or developments within the business to all staff through notice boards and meetings.
• Drive great culture and performance with the guideline of assigned KPI’s.
• Deliver system and IT enhancements at the local depot aligned to the business IT system strategy.

Key Areas:

Health & Safety

• Drive a proactive H&S leadership culture with Gemba Walks, safety audits and behavioural observations being part of the norm.
• All accidents and injuries are recorded and reported to H&S team following the set guidelines.
• All manual handling training is carried out prior to equipment use and signed off by management.
• Assess any risk and ensure safe systems of work are in place and adhered to, providing training and reassurance when needed.

Depot Team performance

Review the following key points using a balanced scorecard approach which directly relate to depot and driver performance, discussing regularly with Team Leaders and drivers, getting detailed feedback for reports:

• Customer complaints
• Driver Messages
• Driving Scores
• Bottle Returns
• Delivery issues/GPS Co-ordinates
• New Business
• Provide effective training and inductions to all staff and ensure any training practices are carried out to our standards of service excellence.
• Have regular conversations and listen to all staff, taking their comments on board and driving change with involvement.
• Responsibly manage staff holidays without compromise to the operation.

Depot Processes

• All stock recon and controls are recorded accurately, and old stock is rotated to avoid waste.
• To ensure that the stores staff can have orders picked on time prior to the drivers’ arrival.
• Controls are in place to safely allow the movement of staff and vehicles without overcrowding in the depot and in the yard.
• Good standard of housekeeping is maintained, and any works need carried out are reported and actioned.
• Maintain the cold chain by ensuring all doors are closed and that the product only leaves the chill when loading is permitted.

Vehicle Fleet Management

• Communicate effectively with Transport team to ensure all faults and repairs are carried out as soon as possible.
• Full accident reporting processes are carried out (including getting third party details).
• High standards of vehicle hygiene are followed.
• Fuel and Ad-Blue logs are kept accurate and up to date.

Regulatory

• Manage the facility in accordance with H&S regulations and technical food safety standards.
• All paperwork is disposed, scanned or secured in line with GDPR.

Key Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

Experience

• Background in dairy, food or drinks distribution preferred.
• Management/Leadership experience in a nightshift operation.
• Exposure to Food safety audit standards such as BRC - desired

Knowledge

Excellent knowledge of MS Office Applications (Excel, Word)