Depot Manager - Howden, United Kingdom - Warburtons

Warburtons
Warburtons
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Howden, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
As 'the UK's No. 1 Bakery Brand'* we have been baking bread since 1876.

Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the sixth generation starting to join the company, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 15 depots, producinga range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free.

Our family of 5,000 colleagues throughout the UK, have recognised us as a Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Companies' to work for.


Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

- *Based on NielsenIQ RMS data for the Wrapped Bakery Category for the L52week period ending for Total Coverage inc discounters, Unit and Value Sales (Copyright 2020, NielsenIQ)_


The Recipe
Are you currently working within a fast-paced Distribution Management as a Driver Operations Manager, Depot Manager or Transport Manager and ready for your next challenge?


Working alongside the Distribution Manager, as part of the distribution management team at Howden depot, you'll manage 4 Team Manager reports in the safe, efficient and effective performance of our distribution operation through continuous improvement.

AtHowden Depot we have approximately 60 in the distribution team working hard to ensure we successfully distribute our fresh baked product directly to Customer stores each day.

It's an exciting time for our Distribution team at Warburtons, we're in a time ofcontinued growth and investment.

Here at Howden the team are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations and are proud to be keeping our nation's eggs in soldiers


Key Accountabilities and Measures


As our Depot Manager you will lead the safe, efficient and effective running of the depot to ensure performance and customer service standards are achieved and continuously improved.

Working with your colleagues to lead and manage the compliance with Healthand Safety and Food Safety Legislation, policies and standards, initiating any required action so that the department is healthy, safe and free from accidents.

You will be accountable for ensuring all employees and vehicles are compliant with transport operator'sregulations to ensure continued legal vehicle operation.

You will ensure our quality products reach our customers on time and in full.

We never compromise on Health & Safety, Legal Compliance and ensuring we adhere to Transport Operator Regulations.

We are proud of our Health & Safety culture and will look to our Depot Manager to be an ambassador of our strategy and to drive the Health& Safety agenda.


You will lead, develop and motivate your team to ensure they achieve the goals and targets agreed in their performance review meetings and work with the wider Distribution team to shape the depot strategy and drive continuous improvement, identifying andmanaging the execution of depot based continuous improvement projects, contributing to improvements across the national and regional distribution function.


We will be looking for you to be able to lead by example and through industry expertise, to be a decisive, inspirational leader, passionate about creating a "One Team " culture across both Warehouse & Distribution.


Working within a fast-paced 24/7 distribution site you will appreciate the importance of clear and consistent communication, working in collaboration shifts within Warehouse & Distribution.

To do this you will have previous experience of working with cross-functionalteams, running both site and group meetings to understand operational issues, strategy and planning.


You'll effectively manage the operation to confirm that budget targets and key cost ratios are achieved and ensure all vehicles are released for maintenance and maintained in accordance with Company policy and statutory and legal requirements.


Essential Ingredients

  • An experienced People Manager and Leader within a distribution environment
  • A current CPC holder
  • Experience of managing daily multidrop operations within a fastpaced FMCG business
  • Previous experience of defining and managing an operating budget
  • Transport and Health and Safety legislation knowledge
  • A solid understanding of Distribution systems, processes and Operator Licence, Tachograph & Working Time Directive regulations
  • Working knowledge and experience within a Unionised environment
  • Experience of working with and managing relationships with 3rd party suppliers
  • A working knowledge of IT systems ideally SAP
  • Analytical & problemsolving skills within project management or change management
  • People are our most essential ingredient therefore you will have an authentic and values driven approach to people management

Extra Dough
And last and by no means least you will want to know what your bread is worth.

  • Competitive Base Salary & Benefits
  • A slice of the annual profits
  • Family time is important to us so as well as your normal holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to five days extra annual leave
  • Award winning pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance and life assurance
  • Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
  • Continued investment in your personal development
  • Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspectwhich makes them unique, are proven to be better companies.

More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.

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