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Join Our Growing Team as a Warehouse Operations Manager at Inpost/Menzies Distribution!
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for optimizing logistics operations? Inpost/Menzies Distribution is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to join our team in Maidstone. As a key player in the time-critical logistics industry, we provide innovative supply chain solutions across Newstrade, Retail, eCommerce, and more—and this is an exciting time for you to get involved as we continue to grow.
At Inpost/Menzies Distribution, we are constantly evolving, and we need a leader who can drive performance, inspire a high-performing team, and continue to push us forward. If you're ready to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
The Details:
- Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 Per Annum (depending on experience)
- Location: Unit C, Larkfield Industrial Estate, New Hythe Lane, Aylesford ME20 6SW
- Days: Tuesday - Saturday (as per business requirements)
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading Operations at Scale: Oversee and optimize the distribution and sortation of up to 1,000 parcels a week, ensuring seamless operations that serve 610 retailers with the timely delivery of newspapers and magazines. Manage a trunking operation that services 12 strategic locations, delivering consistently high performance and reliability across the network.
- Driving Performance & Excellence: Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operations to maximize efficiency, ensuring all activities are aligned with customer expectations and performance KPIs.
- Team Leadership & Development: Inspire, motivate, and support your operational team by providing guidance, training, and continuous development to ensure they meet and exceed targets.
- Customer-Centric Operations: Build strong relationships with both internal and external customers, acting as the operational point of contact to deliver exceptional service and maintain trust.
- Compliance & Safety Leadership: Ensure that operational standards meet or exceed all regulatory requirements, with a focus on Health & Safety compliance, operational best practices, and high-quality service delivery.
- Continuous Improvement & Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the General Manager to identify areas for improvement, driving operational performance, optimizing resources, and continuously enhancing processes.
- Resource Management & Coordination: Oversee the effective use of driver and vehicle resources, while coordinating site maintenance to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
- Travel Flexibility: Occasional travel to other sites may be required to ensure consistency and high standards across locations.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Health & Safety Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety protocols and a commitment to ensuring a safe working environment.
- Leadership Acumen: Proven track record of successfully managing and developing teams, with a focus on driving performance and fostering a collaborative work culture.
- Operational Excellence: Strong experience in managing logistics operations, including distribution, sortation, and trunking, with a focus on exceeding customer expectations.
- Budget & Project Management: Adept at managing budgets, controlling costs, and executing complex projects to improve operational efficiency.
- Organizational Mastery: Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple initiatives with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Customer-Focused Mindset: Exceptional communication skills to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and customers.
Benefits:
- 31 Days Annual Leave (Plus 2 Fixed Days)
- Company Pension Scheme to secure your future
- Car Allowance – for travel to other sites
- Private Healthcare for you and your family
- Cycle to Work Scheme – promoting a healthy lifestyle
- Life Cover for peace of mind
At Inpost/Menzies Distribution, you will be a key driver in shaping the future of logistics and operations. If you’re ready to lead a high-performing team, manage complex operations, and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take your career to new heights with a company that is evolving at pace.
INCLUSION:
Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We seek to recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work, and encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be their very best, which is what makes us strong as a business with an increasingly agile workforce.
