Distribution Manager

Quality Personnel Services Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

Enhanced holidays

Training opportunities

Service Awards

Job summary

Quality Personnel Services Limited in Milton Keynes is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead a busy distribution site. You will oversee a multi-level team of associates, team leaders and managers to ensure on-time delivery and high service standards.

The role requires strong operational controls, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office is essential, along with HR/process payroll coordination and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' background in a fast-paced distribution environment including multi-level staffing with agency workers.
• Strong understanding of operational controls and performance metrics.
• Proficient with WMS and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage HR processes, recruitment SLA's, payroll deadlines and caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of associates, team leaders and managers.
• Monitor operational performance and KPIs to meet customer requirements.
• Initiate and oversee continuous improvements and quality initiatives.
• Refine KPIs and drive waste reduction.
• Coordinate communication at all levels with regular meetings and data sharing.
• Oversee training, health and safety and labour/resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

WMS experience

Microsoft Office

HR & payroll deadlines

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

We are recruiting for a Distribution Manager for one of our clients based in Milton Keynes

Hours of work: 10am-6pm (flexibility to cover other shifts from time to time)

Benefits

• Bonus scheme


• Healthcare


• Enhanced holidays


• Training opportunities


• Service Awards

This is a key role within the business where the successful candidate coordinate overall performance and delivery of services for the site:

• Lead and motivate a team consisting of associates, team leaders and managers


• Monitor operational performance, KPI's to meet customer requirements


• Initiate and oversee continuous improvements


• Focus on quality and operational improvements/corrections


• Refining KPI's such as reducing waste


• Provide communication at all levels via regular meetings sharing data and other important information


• Oversee training, health and safety and control labour/resource planning


• Motivate the team and driving a positive culture with open communication

About you

• We are looking for at least 5 years background within a fast-paced distribution environment, looking after full operation including multi-level staffing including agency workers.


• Full understanding of operational controls and performance metrics including analysis


• Efficient with Warehouse Management Systems as well as Microsoft Office


• Ability to manage time critical tasks such as HR processes, recruitment SLA's payroll deadlines along with caseloads and employee relations