Distribution Centre Leader | Car/Allowance + Bonus

Euspert - Appcast - CPC; Leicester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company car or car allowance

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Additional flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hays Supply Chain & Logistics are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to lead a significant warehousing and Logistics operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior logistics leader who enjoys delivering operational excellence, leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading medium to large warehousing and distribution operations.
• Experience across both warehouse and transport functions.
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing and improving teams.
• Experience managing third-party logistics or transport providers.
• Strong commercial awareness and operational decision-making capability.
• The ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A hands-on, proactive leadership approach with a strong sense of accountability

Responsibilities

• Leading a large-scale warehouse and distribution operation.
• Managing operational performance against service, safety, quality and cost objectives.
• Developing and coaching management teams to build a high-performance culture.
• Driving improvements in productivity, efficiency and customer service.
• Managing relationships with external logistics and transport providers.
• Supporting operational change and business improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant transport, warehouse and health & safety standards.
• Monitoring and analysing operational performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to support wider business objectives

Skills

People leadership

Operational leadership

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Logistics planning

Budget & cost control

Job description

Hays Supply Chain & Logistics are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to lead a significant warehousing and Logistics operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior logistics leader who enjoys delivering operational excellence, leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced distribution environment.