Distribution Manager

Working for an aspirational business who have clear, structured, detailed plans to grow, resulting in long-term opportunities.Our client is looking to appoint a confident and strong people manager to assist in the management and control all activities within the inloading and outloading areas to ensure that performance and objectives are achieved in a fully effective and efficient manner.Due to the location of our client, you will need to have your own transport.You will work Monday-Friday, 6am-3pm. With this role there is very often overtime available particularly in the busier months, and this is paid at time and a quarter.Key Responsibilities of the Distribution ManagerDrive team behaviours and lead by example in working towards the achievement of appropriate HandS targets. Support the Logistics and Operations Manager in managing, leading and inspiring the team of Section Leaders and MSOs to drive continuous improvements and achieve the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets set across the department.Plan, coordinate and monitor orders, assembly and dispatch of all produce.Manage the distribution areas to monitor space availability, the condition of equipment and tidiness and cleanliness in general and take whatever corrective action is required.Ensure quality performance, customer compliance and budget targets are met. Liaise closely with the planning and production teams ensuring that information flows both ways and is effective.Coordinate the use and compliance of ..... full job details .....