Warehouse & Distribution Duty Manager - Distribution

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Macgregor Cavendish (UK) Ltd Remote Work Freelance Full time

Warehouse & Distribution Duty Manager - Distribution

Interim (6 months) - Acton

Salary £33,600 pro rata

The Client

Is a food distribution business based in Acton that distributes food & meals

Purpose of role

Reporting to the Site Manager

To take full control of the warehouse operation, overseeing and allocating duties to both warehouse operatives and volunteering teams in terms of food sortation and coordination.

Direct management of vehicle loading and driver release, whilst also promoting a safe working environment throughout the operation.

Strategic alignment Maximise food volumes processed and delivered to our estate of charitable organisations whilst contributing to the growth and development of The client.

Support the wellbeing of all personnel on site, ensuring strict adherence to the organisation’s defined policies and procedures is followed.

Key Deliverables Operations and Team Management

• Monitor and manage warehouse resource in collaboration with the volunteering team to ensure that the correct level of personnel is available in line with actual volume.

• Allocate staff and volunteer personnel to operational duties including but not exclusive to loading, unloading, picking, packing, sorting and cleaning.

• Plan the daily collections from suppliers, managing personnel availability to effectively process products upon arrival.

• Oversee the loading area making sure that it is always fully stocked and clean throughout the day.

• Ensure that defined and agreed KPI’s are achieved through alert operational planning and effective management.

• Coordination of food processing of ambient, fresh chilled and frozen in warehouse areas working in collaboration with the volunteering team.

• Ensure that all collected and returned food types are processed by priority dating and labelled in accordance.

• Support the operation with the pre and debrief of drivers, and oversee all relevant document completion by drivers, including vehicle check sheets and defect reporting.

• Carry out and document all mechanical and manual handling equipment checks.

• Oversee and induct visitors and contractors with relevant site information to ensure that H&S is managed to mitigate exposure to risk whilst on site. • Handover/brief the arriving Shift Manager in line with agreed check point meeting process.

Organisation Wide Responsibilities

  • Comply with relevant equality and diversity policies, promoting a healthy working environment where all individuals are valued.
  • Comply with relevant health and safety policies, seeking to minimise hazards for others.
  • Comply with relevant data protection policies, ensuring General Data Protection Regulations are considered when making plans and decisions.
  • Work as part of a wider team, undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate for the role that may be required by the organisation.

Desirable

BTEC Maths

IOSCM Warehouse Operations

Level 3 HACCAP Food Safety

Level 2 Forklift (FLT) Licence

Experience & Knowledge Experience within the food distribution sector

Experience in stock and inventory management

Working within the transport & logistics sector

Experience in developing high performing teams

Competent in Microsoft Office

Skills & Abilities Ability to influence and motivate a wide variety of personalities

Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively

Detail orientated and process driven

Team player and people focused

Strong verbal communication skills

Confident in managing conflict with emotional intelligence

Ability to successfully resolve problems and think outside the box

Apply Vicky


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