Basingstoke - Depot Manager

at  McQueens Dairies

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To manage the overall performance, workplace organisation, annual budget and functionality of the depot facility. Leading a team of drivers, stores staff, team leaders and assistant manager who you will work closely with and are able

EXPERIENCE -

• Background in dairy, food or drinks distribution preferred.
• Management experience in a nightshift operation.
• Exposure to Food safety audit standards such as BRC.

KNOWLEDGE -

• IOSH certified
  Excellent knowledge of MS Office Applications (Excel, Word)

MCQUEENS DAIRIES LTD - ROLE PROFILE

Job Title: Depot Manager.
Reports To: Logistics Manager.
Based At: Basingstoke.
Working Hours: Nightshift 21:00 - 07:30.
Salary: £40,000 Per Annum and up to 10% performance related bonus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effectively lead the depot to excellent standards in the following areas:
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- Health & Safety
- Learning & Development
- Customer Services
- Financial Control
- Facilities Management
- Despatch
- Human Resources Operations
- Transport
- Engage with colleagues in the depot keeping morale levels high and understanding where improvements can be made. Motivating all staff by coaching and mentoring them through challenges and celebrating success.
- Organise and control the induction and ongoing training of all employees in conjunction with our Learning & Development team.
- Maintain good operating standards using 5S disciplines.
- Manage a depot level Profit and Loss centre. Keep distribution costs and overheads in line with budget.
- Fully explain any processes, changes or developments within the business to all staff through notice boards and meetings.
- Drive great culture and performance with the guideline of assigned KPI’s.
- Deliver system and IT enhancements at the local depot aligned to the business IT system strategy.