Distribution Manager

Distribution Manager

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + Benefits
Shift: 3pm – 11pm

The Opportunity

Mixxos are supporting a leading operational business in the search for a Distribution Manager to join their warehouse leadership team.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll be responsible for driving performance, coaching colleagues and ensuring operational targets are consistently achieved within a fast-paced distribution environment.

You'll lead from the front, working closely with your team to maintain service levels, improve productivity and create a culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead daily warehouse and distribution activities.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet operational demands.
• Drive productivity, quality and service performance.
• Support operational planning and workload management.
• Act as a key point of contact during management absence.

Team Management

• Coach, develop and motivate warehouse colleagues.
• Support onboarding and training of new starters.
• Conduct return-to-work discussions and performance conversations.
• Foster a positive, engaged and accountable team culture.

Performance Management

• Monitor operational KPIs and turnaround times.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and customer service.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflows.
• Support operational improvement initiatives.
• Drive consistency across procedures and working practices.
• Promote best practice throughout the operation.

Health & Safety

• Champion a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Investigate and report incidents, hazards and near misses.

About You

Essential

• Experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Previous team leadership, management or team leader experience.
• Strong understanding of receiving, picking, packing and dispatch operations.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

What's in it for You?

• Join a stable and growing organisation.
• Opportunity to progress into management.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.