Distribution Centre Manager

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company seeks a Distribution Centre Manager based in Portsmouth to oversee operational excellence within its distribution network. The ideal candidate will drive performance and safety while ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational excellence and lean methodologies.
• Proven management experience in logistics or operations.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and performance management.
• Manage site P&L and budget while enhancing employee engagement.

Skills

Operational excellence

Lean methodologies

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Centre Manager

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

This role is based on-site (5 days a week) at:

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

As a Distribution Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, performance, and safety of the depot. Your duties include 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 process optimisations to achieve operational excellence.

Join Greene King, the country's leading pub company and brewer, committed to pouring happiness into lives and leading British hospitality. With over 220 years of brewing and pub history, our 39,000-strong team is dedicated to the proud British pub experience.

Your Role as Distribution Centre Manager:

1. Lead cultural transformation towards operational excellence using continuous improvement and lean methodologies, focusing on safety, service, cost, and environmental sustainability.
2. Implement change to foster a safety-first and improvement-driven distribution culture.
3. Ensure on-time and in-full delivery targets are met.
4. Enhance employee engagement across the site.
5. Manage the site P&L and budget, mitigating risks and seizing opportunities.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure confidence in service provision.
7. Ensure statutory compliance and governance, including adherence to O licence regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in operational excellence and lean methodologies.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Management experience within logistics, supply chain, or operations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team, focusing on results and engagement.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, financial management, and cost control.