Warehouse Distribution Centre Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Leading UK Retail & Fashion Business
- Full DC Responsibility - Great developmental role to a Director level
About Our Client
Michael Page Logistics have partnered with a reputable UK Retail & Fashion logistics provider in their search for a Warehouse Distribution Centre Manager to oversee their UK flagship facility in Castle Donington.
This role will play a critical part in this organisations expansion plans, the successful candidate will be on a development path to a Director level position within 3 years.
Job Description
The Warehouse Distribution Centre Manager role will require the individual to:
- Report to the Logistics & Supply Chain Director (or similar).
- Manage a team of 120+ operatives through 3 direct reports, at an Operations Manager & Shift Operations Manager level across various shifts.
- Be responsible for inbound, pick and outbound operations.
- Have full control of the operating budget for headcount.
- Be responsible for the inventory management through your teams.
- Be responsible for ensuring the daily analysis, reporting and performance metrics are adhered to.
- Full site H&S control.
- Accountable for people development and performance management within the operation.
- Commutable to Castle Donington, Derby.
This role would suit a candidate that has worked in a; Warehouse Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Depot Manager, Site Manager or General Manager role previously.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate for the Warehouse Distribution Centre Manager role will have the following skills and experiences:
- A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
- Be educated to an A Level or Degree Level standard - Advantageous.
- A minimum of 3+ years Logistics experience at an Site Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager, Site Manager or General Manager level - Essential.
- Have worked within a Retail / Fashion / E-Commerce or 3PL environment previously - Essential.
- Have managed in excess of 150+ employees indirectly before - Essential.
- Have experience of Six Sigma / Prince2 / Continuous Improvement methodologies - Advantageous.
- A competent user of Microsoft packages including Excel, along with the ability to up skill quickly around WMS's - Essential.
- Experience on managing budgets up to £5m+ per year - Advantageous.
- Be results driven and commercially minded.
- Be commutable to Castle Donington, Derby.
What's on Offer
This role offers:
- Salary - £50,000 to £60,000 - DOE.
- Company Car / Car Allowance - £450pm
- 15% Company Bonus.
- 25 + 8 Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme - Matched contribution.
- Plus additional company benefits.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Distribution Centre Manager roles across Michael Page's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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