Interim DC Manager

Your new companyJoin a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation as an Interim DC Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage a 24/7 distribution centre in Hertfordshire, ensuring operational excellence and efficiencyYour new role

As the Interim DC Manager, you will be responsible for leading the 24/7 operation, ensuring visionary leadership, strategic thinking, effective cost control, and successful management of labour, productivity, quality control, and safety measures. You will maintain compliance with legislation and deliver through the company's values and sustainability goals. Referred to as the Architect within the management team, you will precipitate change to unlock efficiencies and work with the Operations Business Delivery Director to standardise processes and deliver strategic objectives. This role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to work on-site at least four days a week.

Key Accountabilities - Operations:

• Provide visionary thinking to keep the business moving forward with long-term sustainability, operational recommendations, and updates to strategic plans and reviews; devise and implement related action plans.
• Review and implement safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale-related key performance indicators (KPIs), embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee and develop the management team, building inter-department and site relationships to foster a culture of mutual trust and respect.
• Manage projects both as a stakeholder and a leader.
• Monitor and control variable costs to ensure budgets and profit targets are met.
• Deputise for the Director as required, attending meetings and developing links within the Operations Executive.
• Proactively build and maintain a full understanding of the business's services and products.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with publishers and key stakeholders to effectively communicate and resolve queries and issues related to distribution.

Key Accountabilities - People:Identify potential in the team and ensure relevant development plans are in place in line with the Talent Management Strategy. Address poor performance appropriately.Ensure all managers are aware of their own performance and that of the location.Champion professional practices and behaviours, ensuring all staff are trained effectively. Coach and mentor managers to support the creation of a coaching culture.Communicate job expectations by planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing operational requirements with the Production Managers.Key Accountabilities - Compliance:Maintain the company's health, safety, and security standards while ensuring that standard operating procedures are adhered to.Review and maintain policies and procedures to keep up with current legislation.Deliver against company scorecard KPIs and objectives, ensuring high productivity and efficiency.What you'll need to succeedPrevious experience in project management, both as part of a team and leading a team.Experience in a time-sensitive environment with various sites and managers.Proven experience in managing change and initiating improvements, maintaining objectives/KPIs.Experience in recruitment and selection.Proven ability to proactively spot and solve problems.Displays enthusiasm and drive for achieving high standards.Ability to remain calm in pressurised, time-sensitive situations.Experience in budget management, high commerciality, and financial acumen.Advanced knowledge of Excel

Leadership Behaviours & Skills:

• Experience in managing, motivating, and developing colleagues to cultivate a performance culture.
• Ability to spot and develop potential within the team and develop high-performing managers to keep them engaged.
• Effective delegation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage challenging conversations around performance and HR-related cases with credibility, empathy, and understanding.

Qualifications:Management degree or equivalent working experience.Multi-site management experience.Project management experienceWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive salary up to £80,000 annualised.Opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the industry.A supportive and collaborative work environment.Potential for contract extension or permanent opportunities based on performance.If you are a motivated and experienced DC Manager looking for a challenging interim role, we would love to hear from youWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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