Distribution Manager

Prysmian Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Distribution Manager to lead a dynamic team in Wrexham. This role involves overseeing logistics functions and ensuring high standards of service and efficiency while managing a team responsible for distribution and stock control. The successful candidate will drive productivity improvements and uphold safety standards.

Benefits

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee counselling service

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Generous sick pay arrangements

Dell Advantage discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Free Flu Jab

Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environments.
• Proven track record in high-volume operational management.
• Self-motivated with strong team leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily logistics operations including goods inwards and finished goods.
• Manage team performance and develop training plans.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Resource Utilisation

Continuous Improvement

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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We are global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 + years of experience, 28,000+ employees. 52 Countries. 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.

We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for Distribution Manager to join our team in Wrexham. As Distribution Manager for the Cable & Components business you will lead a 30+ team, responsible for the goods inwards, home and export distribution, cable and components finished goods stock control and management of carriers and service providers. The focus is on achieving logistics objectives, including key customer service measures such as on-time delivery, while ensuring maximum efficiency at minimum cost.

Responsibilities

Oversee the logistics department's daily activities, including goods inwards, finished goods, components, cable cutting, and planning allocation. This includes recruitment, people management, manpower planning, training and development, and performance management.

Deploy suitably skilled labour and manage efficient resource utilisation with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement.

Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies at all times. Complete 6S audits, safety audits, inspections, and close out actions.

Achieve and maintain high levels of customer service. Responsible for KPIs such as on-time delivery, on-time in full, cost per tonne, and despatch lead time.

Maintain relevant knowledge of management plans, indirect labour costs, production plans, and material availability.

Manage relationships with subcontractor companies for transport and drum teams, ensuring any issues are resolved and procedures are followed.

Use SAP for reporting and goods receipting. Manage invoice queries, receipting transport invoices, and incoming affiliate cable processes.

Support the operational management of contracts with 3rd party suppliers for packaging and distribution. Develop positive relationships with carriers, hauliers, and other logistics service providers.

Qualifications & Requirements

Ideally hold previous experience within a manufacturing, logistics, distribution or similar environment

Proven experience in a high-volume operational department and managing a team.

Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.

Ability to lead, motivate, coordinate, and direct a team of operators to achieve departmental targets and objectives.

Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office Applications and SAP.

What we offer

Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay

Generous sick pay arrangements

Dell Advantage discounts

Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Transition to Retirement Policy

Vitality scheme

Free Flu Jab

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