Distribution Centre Manager

  • Quest Search and Selection Ltd
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • Sep 25, 2025
Full time Transportation Automotive

Job Description

The role of Distribution Centre Manager is to oversee effective handling of throughput and maintaining customer satisfaction. Ensure meeting KPIs, controlling budgets, maintaining high standards of health &safety, and housekeeping standards.

Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a multi-site, B2C consumer business.

Please note this role is Monday to Friday rotation shifts and occasional weekend work (Only when required)

Duties & Responsibilities for thisDistribution Centre Manager:

  • Plan and allocate distribution centre resources by department or brand, aligning with DC throughput.
  • Calculate weekly staffing levels and holiday allowances, optimising resource whilst minimising the need for agency staff, based on projected budgeted volumes.
  • Ensure daily work plans are executed to meet external transport schedules and delivery deadlines.
  • Maintain high standards of quality control and ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Ensure all DC intake schedules align with predefined KPIs and business requirements, adapting plans to accommodate peak demand fluctuations.
  • Take responsibility for assessing the overall performance of team members.
  • Identify training needs for all team members within your area of responsibility.
  • Ensure compliance with company Health and Safety regulations and housekeeping standards.

To be successful in this Distribution Centre Manager:

  • A minimum of 3 years + of supervisory or manager experience in a distribution or warehouse environment.
  • Demonstrated people management skills and motivate others.
  • That you are able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills, including effective time management to adapt to shifting demands and priorities.
  • Resourceful and capable of identifying issues and implementing proactive solutions.
  • Be able to drive and have access to a car.

The benefits of this Distribution Centre Manager:

  • Holidays.
  • Contributory pension.
  • Free car park.
  • Mon-Fri (Rotation shifts)
  • Training & development opportunities.

If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no.JO-92

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.