Distribution Manager

8 hours ago


Shildon UK, County Durham, United Kingdom Wilsonart UK Full time

Do you want to work for the UK’s leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces and laminate worktops? We are currently searching for a Distribution Manager.


We’re proudly part of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service they can count on, delivered by people who care. We are dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it and take great pride in manufacturing and providing the most innovative and on trend Kitchen and bathroom surfaces.


Principal Purpose

Reporting directly to the UK Warehouse Distribution Manager the Distribution Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the logistics/warehouse function, supporting distribution and manufacturing as required.


Through the application of lean sigma principles, the role will drive continuous improvement to warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy and distribution efficiencies.


Job Description

Principal Elements


Effectively lead a team of warehouse operatives to achieve set output targets and quality standards in terms of warehouse productivity, accuracy, quality and reporting of problems/issues.


Manage the day-to-day activities of the logistics/warehouse function including feeding production lines, receipt/quality checks of goods in and loading of daily dispatches.


Maximising single drop and multi load despatches. Prioritising customer demand. (OTD)


Manage picking lists and handling units in a timely manner to coincide with the loading schedule. Developing and managing processes to maximise efficiencies. A goal to automate the system


Manage the day-to-day inventory dashboard transactions, and ensure all data is recorded accurately within the database (Epicor).


Prepare monthly stock takes and investigate any anomalies.


Develop the warehouse team identify areas for improvement and highlight training requirements, including cross training through a skills matrix.


Minimise overstocks and removal of obsolete material.


Demonstrate a high level of communication skills, including team motivation, multitasking and problem-solving skills.


Review and revise warehouse COSHH and risk assessments.


Housekeeping and presentation of site.


Lead by example by always maintaining a high degree of professionalism and integrity.


Improve inventory accuracy.


Reduce picking errors.


Implement cyclic stock checks.


Develop a pick & pack operation with location control


Implement skills matrix and training schedule.


Assist the UK Warehouse Distribution Manager with any project implementation where required.


Process management


Experience, attributes and Education


Lean Sigma.


Strong leadership skills.


Be a leader as well as a team player.


Warehouse experience including lot and location control.


Handle operational issues in a professional manner.


ERP/MRP experience, and how inventory impacts the wider organisation including bills of materials.


Counterbalance FLT certificate.


Location

Based in Shildon


Performance Measures

Annual appraisals to be undertaken by the UK Warehouse Distribution Manager and objectives set for the forthcoming year.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation from time to time.

Health and Safety

All employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by specific actions at work.

Employees must co-operate with the company on all aspects of Health and Safety to meet the legal requirements as outlined in the company H&S policy and procedures.

Why join Wilsonart?


Here at Wilsonart we’re proud of our products. Our teams and employees truly embody our mission to serve. Here are just a few examples of the benefits we offer:


  • Life Insurance x 4
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Competitive pension rates
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Service awards
  • Free Parking
  • Free Hot Drinks Vending Machine On-Site for All Staff



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