Distribution Centre Manager - Pod Talent : Job Details

Distribution Centre Manager

Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells/Paddock Wood

Shift Pattern: Mon – Fri (Note: the role is responsible for 24/7 operation, so ideally would suit someone able to be flexible where needed, but predominately Mon – Fri role)

Salary: £45,000-£55,000

Pod Talent is thrilled to partner with an ambitious, rapidly growing, award-winning eCommerce fulfilment company. This young, dynamic, and modern business is not only people-centric but also innovative, technology-driven, and motivated by ambitious goals.

In this role, you will have full ownership of the existing fulfilment and distribution depot, leading a team of three section managers, day/night supervisors, and warehouse operatives. You will be responsible for team building, restructuring and driving continuous process improvement.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a business that offers outstanding personal and professional development. Their ambitious growth plans, combined with your ability to drive change and overcome challenges, will be highly valued and rewarded, as this company has a strong track record of promoting from within.

What you'll be doing:

• Accountable for the successful leadership and operational effectiveness of the entire distribution centre, responsible for delivering customer excellence, ensuring safety and building a culture of continuous improvement
• Lead, develop and mentor a diverse, high performing and enthusiastic team
• Scope and Identify improvement initiatives within the team and operation, leading projects across the warehouse, goods-in, inventory control and dispatch sections.
• Continuously review operational performance and procedures, across service, cost, people and process

What we are looking for:

• A passionate, adaptable individual keen to support a high-growth organisation
• Mandatory3+ years of managerial experience within a fast-paced parcel/e-commerce/warehouse/fulfilment environment.
• A solution-oriented individual with the ability to adapt to different situations and loves problem-solving!
• Flexible and adaptable, able to handle multiple priorities
• An appetite for success and someone who is enthusiastic about developing themselves.

If you are a reliable, ambitious, empathic people leader and able to understand different views and opinions – you are the perfect fit for this role. It’s a fantastic opportunity for an existing Distribution Centre Manager or Operations Manager who is looking for a new challenge or a step up in their career and wants to grow in a progressive and people-centric company. 

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