Warehouse Manager

DB Foods Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesaler in the UK is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in Banbury. The role involves managing a team of 25-30 staff, overseeing depot operations, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics and supply chain, excellent communication skills, and a background in handling perishable products. Join a growing company offering career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free meat hamper for your first month

Discounted meat hampers

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills at all levels.
• Experience in Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain management.
• Understanding of warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the depot.
• Manage operational budget and Health & Safety compliance.
• Drive business performance and improve efficiency.
• Motivate operations team to achieve productivity standards.
• Collaborate with management for business objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Logistics Distribution experience

Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience

FMCG business experience

Staff management experience

IT literate

High work standards

Experience handling perishable products

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full time, permanent
Location: Banbury

Who We Are:

DB Foods Ltd is one of the leading wholesalers in the UK supplying a comprehensive range of quality wholesale meat, poultry, game and deli products. We have a proven track record in supplying a diverse customer base including Restaurant Groups, Airlines, Cruise Ships, High Street & Catering Butchers, UK Multiples and Online Businesses.

We are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to manage and develop a team of 25-30 staff. The position will also involve maintaining all current operations and procedures and site security with a view of improving the whole efficiency of chilled depot which operates 6 days a week.

What We Offer:

• Free meat hamper for your first month working with us
• Discounted meat hampers
• Growing company with career progression opportunities within the DB Foods Group

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Operation Manager and deputising responsibility for the day-to-day running of the depot.
• Managing the operational budget and oversee all Health & Safety for the depot.
• Driving and monitoring business performance at the depot ensuring efficient processes.
• Development and motivation of the operations team (circa 40) to ensure productivity and quality standards are achieved.
• Apply a continuous improvement approach to quality objectives and ensure a customer excellence is maintained
• Working with the Operations manager, site management team and wider teams at other locations around the UK to ensure business objectives are achieved

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communicator with colleagues and visitors at all levels.
• Previous experience in Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain.
• Experience with WMS systems
• Experience in a FMCG business (desirable).
• Experience of managing staff and an understanding of HR processes.
• IT literate and ability to monitor and analyse data.
• High standards of work.
• Experience handling perishable food products in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Health and Safety and associated regulations.