Distribution Centre Manager

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Distribution Centre Manager in Northampton to oversee depot operations and team management. The role requires strong leadership in driving operational excellence and a focus on safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have project management skills and a background in logistics or supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational excellence and lean methodologies.
• Management experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations.
• Proven leadership in motivating and developing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations and managing teams.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimizing processes.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting KPIs.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Job description

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Distribution Centre Manager, Northampton

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

On Site (5 days a week)

Location: St Edmunds DC, Fortress Way, Suffolk Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7FQ

As a Distribution Centre Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall management, performance, and safety of the depot. This includes overseeing daily operations, managing teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, meeting KPIs, and maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize processes to achieve operational excellence.

Join Greene King, the country's leading pub company and brewer, with a mission to pour happiness into lives and be proud of British hospitality. With a history rooted in brewing and pub culture for over 220 years, our team of 39,000 are the guardians of a wholly British pub experience.

Your role as Distribution Centre Manager includes:

• Leading cultural transformation towards operational excellence, focusing on safety, service, cost, and environmental sustainability using continuous improvement/lean methodologies.
• Implementing change to foster a safety-first culture and operational improvements.
• Ensuring on-time and in-full delivery targets are met.
• Enhancing employee engagement across the site.
• Managing the site P&L and budget, mitigating risks, and seizing opportunities.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure confidence in service delivery.
• Ensuring statutory compliance, including adherence to O-licence requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in operational excellence and lean methodologies.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Management experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations.
• Proven leadership in motivating and developing diverse teams with a results and engagement focus.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial management, and cost control.