Distribution Centre Operations Manager
7 days ago
Bradford
• Competitive salary - up to 100K, • Car allowance, • Annual bonus scheme, • Company pension and others, • Free car park We are seeking an experienced and driven Distribution Centre Operations Manager to lead and continuously improve our client warehouse and distribution centre operations. This is a senior operational role with responsibility for people leadership, operational performance, safety, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement across the distribution centre. You will play a critical role in ensuring efficient receiving, storage, order picking, and despatch operations, while developing systems, processes, and teams to deliver best class performance. • 39 hours per week, • Monday to Friday, • Flexible start time between 7:00am and 9:00am, depending on business needs, • Lead, manage, and motivate the Warehouse Operations Team, working closely with Warehouse Supervisors to maximise performance and engagement., • Ensure effective planning and resource allocation in line with anticipated business volumes and customer demand., • Maintain safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operations across receiving, storage, picking, and despatch., • Demonstrate visible leadership by being present on the warehouse floor, building strong relationships with all levels of staff., • Monitor and control warehouse costs, productivity, and operational KPIs., • Analyse working methods, equipment, and systems, recommending improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs., • Prepare budgets, management reports, and operational statistics as required., • Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives., • Recruit, train, develop, and appraise staff in line with company policies and employment legislation., • Conduct performance reviews, manage disciplinary and grievance processes, and support colleague development., • Identify training needs and ensure teams are well-equipped, skilled, and motivated., • Plan departmental resources including holidays, overtime, and leave., • Ensure a safe working environment at all times, adhering to all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards., • Audit and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies., • Coordinate visits from regulatory agencies and ensure all reporting requirements are met., • Work closely with the Quality function to address customer complaints and supplier issues, with a focus on defect prevention., • Take responsibility for the planning, maintenance, and development of the DC facility and maintenance budget., • Oversee maintenance programs, with a strong focus on preventive and predictive maintenance., • Manage contractors and service providers, approving and evaluating work completed., • Supervise installation, modernisation, and handover of Material Handling Equipment (MHE)., • Maintain accurate technical documentation, ITM records, and equipment history., • Support DC expansion and improvement projects where required., • Build excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Attend and contribute to management meetings., • Proactively share information, ideas, and best practices with colleagues., • Support the development of peers and cross-functional teams., • Minimum 4 years' management experience within a high-level warehouse or distribution environment., • Proven experience managing large-scale Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and physical infrastructure., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English., • Strong working knowledge of SAP (Warehouse modules)., • Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint., • Master's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline., • NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification., • Knowledge of HR practices and employment law., • Experience within the automotive sector or high-velocity aftermarket distribution., • Results-focused, organised, and highly motivated., • Calm under pressure with strong attention to detail., • Dependable, flexible, and professional., • Self-directed, conscientious, and a strong team player., • Confident and persuasive communicator with the ability to influence. #J-18808-Ljbffr