Distribution Manager

My client is a a rapidly growing FMCG distributon business based in Wembley.

They are looking for a Distribution Manager to take responsiblity for their warehousing and transportation activities.

My client is a a rapidly growing FMCG distribution business based in Wembley.

They are looking for a Distribution Manager to take responsibility for their warehousing and transportation activities.

The Distribution Manager will be responsible for managing all warehousing and transportation activities within a fast paced FMCG operation based in Wembley.

Specific responsibilities will be across Warehouse functions such as Good In, Pick/Pack, Despatch, Stock/Inventory & Health & Safety. Responsibility for circa 20 people (Warehouse Manager, Transport Manager, Warehouse Operatives and Drivers)

Other key responsibilities for the Distribution Manager include:

• Accountability for site performance, delivering on agreed KPIs and operational metrics, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and the network team
• Provide operational excellence through leadership and development for the site management team, create a one team culture across all site functions
• Accountability for site performance, delivering on agreed KPIs and operational metrics, and building strong relationships with stakeholders and the network team
• As a people manager, you will focus on ensuring that your colleagues receive the right level of support, coaching and development
• Ownership of the site safety strategy, through colleague engagement and delivering a first-class safety culture
• Be proactive in identifying change and continuous improvement opportunities throughout the warehouse and transport operations
• Utilising data to inform decisions and also provide regular reports to Senior Management.
• This is a broad & autonomous role where you will essentially be running an entire Logistics operation

• 5 year’s experience in management of operations, and leadership in warehousing and transport, preferably within FMCG, Food or Drinks sectors
• Evidence of an effective track record of people management and leadership
• Understanding and evidence of being able to run a commercial operation effectively
• Experience and understanding of the food service/distribution market place
• Lean trained with experience of Kaizen, 5s and problem solving methodologies
• Proven people management and development experience
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of working with WMS
• Solid understanding of financial management and operational KPI’s
• This individual has to be able to drive significant culture change with focus around people, processes and systems
• Be local to Wembley

£45,000 – £50,000 + benefits

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.