Hays
Distribution Manager
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Distribution Centre Manager Leicestershire | Up to £75,000 + Bonus + Car/Allowance + Benefits
Your new company
Hays Supply Chain & Logistics are partnering with a well-established organisation to recruit an experienced Distribution Centre Manager to lead a significant warehousing and Logistics operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior logistics leader who enjoys delivering operational excellence, leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced distribution environment.
The successful candidate will take ownership of a sizeable operation, leading both warehousing and transport activities whilst working closely with senior stakeholders across the wider business.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Leading a large-scale warehouse and distribution operation.
- Managing operational performance against service, safety, quality, and cost objectives.
- Developing and coaching management teams to build a high-performance culture.
- Driving improvements in productivity, efficiency, and customer service.
- Managing relationships with external logistics and transport providers.
- Supporting operational change and business improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant transport, warehouse, and health & safety standards.
- Monitoring and analysing operational performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to support wider business objectives.
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What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience leading medium to large warehousing and distribution operations.
- Experience across both warehouse and transport functions.
- Strong people leadership skills with a track record of developing and improving teams.
- Experience managing third-party logistics or transport providers.
- Strong commercial awareness and operational decision-making capability.
- The ability to lead through change and drive continuous improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A hands-on, proactive leadership approach with a strong sense of accountability.
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What you'll get in return
- Salary up to £75,000
- Performance-related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Private medical cover
- Pension scheme
- Additional flexible benefits
- Career development opportunities within a successful and growing organisation
This role would suit an ambitious logistics professional currently operating as a Distribution Centre Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, or Regional Distribution Manager looking for their next challenge.
What you need to do now
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