Distribution Team Leader

Allied Bakeries; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Bakeries is seeking a Distribution Team Leader to oversee the distribution function and fleet, ensuring safe handling and timely delivery of our flour products to customers. You will work with the mill team and Logistics Manager to optimise loading, schedules and KPI reporting.

The role requires CPC qualification, proven leadership in a similar FMCG setting, and strong numeracy, communication and IT skills to manage distribution systems and office duties.

Qualifications

• CPC qualification required.
• Demonstrable experience leading a team in a similar role.
• PC literate with Excel, PowerPoint and Word; distribution systems experience a plus.
• FMCG exposure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day distribution and fleet operations.
• Coordinate with planners to optimise delivery schedules and service levels.
• Monitor sub-contractor usage and costs; maintain KPI reporting.
• Ensure health, safety, and food safety standards across the distribution function.
• Oversee driver appraisals, disciplinary processes, and shift handovers.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

CPC Qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Distribution Management Systems

Job description

We have a great opportunity for a Distribution Team Leader to join an experienced team, providing a first-class service at our flour mill. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the distribution function and fleet to ensure the safe handling, distribution and delivery of bulk and bagged flour to our customers, in accordance with all legal and company requirements.,

• Manage and control the day to day movements of own fleet and sub-contractor resources in line with planning arrangements.
• Recommend corrections to the delivery schedule based on operational expertise and demand intelligence to maintain a full and effective control of the delivery and service levels.
• Control and monitor sub-contractor usage and cost.
• Liaise with the mill team to ensure that vehicle loading is maintained and effectively managed to maintain full and complete production.
• Liaise effectively with colleague FLMs and TLs and ensure that informative shift handovers take place.
• Maintain and improve health, safety, environmental and food safety standards, supporting the local HSE team.
• Plan all fleet maintenance, testing and hygiene events.
• Responsible for ensuring that maintenance standards comply with legal and company requirements at a local level and to brief the Logistics Manager in regard to servicing and vehicle MOT adherence.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the company's policies and procedures regarding tachograph management.
• Responsible for ensuring back to work interviews, driver appraisals, and driver disciplinary hearings are carried out in-line with Allied Mills policy.
• Ensure that the Isotrak vehicle telematics system is fully deployed and updated daily within the department with designated management reports being extracted and acted upon.
• Responsible for ensuring driver worksheets are routinely collected and that all information is reported into DIMS.
• Control and manage Manchester distribution office staff holidays ensuring consistent cover is always achieved across all shifts (24/7 operation).
• Collate local KPI information for the Logistics Manager on both a weekly and period basis.
• Will advise the Logistics Manager and planners of driver hours usage/availability to maximise own driver resource at all times.
• Create, issue and receipt purchase orders as required.
• Attend local kpi and management meetings as required.
• Deputise for the Logistics Manager in their absence. A great customer focus with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative, be punctual and reliable.
• CPC Qualification
• Demonstratable experience of leading a team in a similar role
• Previous experience in comparable FMCG role (desirable)
• PC literate, including a working ability with Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Word; capable of using Distribution Management Systems.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills