Distribution Manager
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Job Summary
Annual Salary 65000 plus 5500 car allowance plus other great benefits
Shift Pattern: Days Monday - Friday with flexibility to work other shift patterns as per business needs when required.
40 hours per week
Brakes is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco GB the worlds leading foodservice company. Were growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry and are keen to hear from those who want to elevate their careers with a fresh challenge. Were looking for a passionate Distribution/Transport manager to join us in Premier Park Park Royal to support the team with taking the Depot to the next level.
A satisfying role
Our drivers take care of our customers. Youll take care of them. Handling the day-to-day management leadership & development of our entire transport department with a fleet of circa 130 and leading an overall team of circa 200 colleagues youll see that our safety service cost and efficiency goals are exceeded. Youll be expected to analyse performance metrics to identify cost saving measures and optimise delivery routes. Youll plan resources and support our team of Shift managers Fleet Manager Customer Service Manager and Trainers to keep our operations on the road and all our customers happy. And when a new customer joins us youll work with them to understand and plan for what they need whilst ensuring your team has the resource to provide it. Engagement and Culture within our teams is important to us and were looking for a Manager who understands this is pivotal in our ever-changing environment.
What you bring to the mix
An excellent communicator and leader with experience in managing a large fleet of multi-temperature HGVs and vans you have what it takes to excel in this role:
- Experience in leading and managing a team with different service goals and moving KPIs and SLAs
- a background in working with fleet planning and utilisation
- knowledge of health & safety and food safety
- the ability to develop and motivate a team
- an understanding of budgets and cost control
- a CPC or be willing to gain one within your first year with us.
Bags of benefits
We take care of our our team youll have access to a competitive pension scheme generous holiday and family-friendly leave allowance as well as flexibility and ongoing Learning and development opportunities. Youll also get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too!
Tempted to join the team Apply today!
Additional Information :
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We dont want you to fit our culture we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We dont just look at your CV were more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. Well do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation we are the UKs largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nations most famous pubs and restaurants as well as schools caterers care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us and our 8000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And were growing!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- AS400
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Maximo
- Warehouse Management
- Warehouse Experience
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- Warehouse Management System
- Copywriting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Logistics
