MRD Recruitment is actively looking for a Depot Manager to work on a permanent basis for our Logistics Client. This role is based in Kilmarnock and reports into the General Manager.
Job Requirements for Depot Manager based in Kilmarnock:
* Manage the overall operation of your base(s) to meet profit targets within a devolved P&L account.
* Understand the business’ contract to lead on performance and contract management of depots.
* Understand key profit drivers and direct all efforts to ensuring a profitable return from the depots.
* Understand the operation, the planning process and all other business system processes and ensure consistent application of the company’s SOP’s.
* Achieve service standards as stipulated in the contract.
* Manage, motivate, and lead depot employees to maximise their performance, productivity and engagement. Encourage team to constantly strive for higher standards to deliver the contract expectations, contract KPI’s and overall performance objectives.
* Foster a proactive employee relations and engagement culture, including where applicable relationships with recognised trade unions.
* Evaluate and monitor the delivery of services to maintain health & safety of employees, those in our care and other agencies at our locations.
* Ensure all employees working in your area of responsibility are fully aware of company policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
* Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and policies in relation to fleet management.
* Proactive driving of Compliance standards
Key Knowledge, Skills & Experiences for Depot Manager based in Kilmarnock:
* Management knowledge and experience of delivering within cost and profit targets
* Able to positively lead and manage people within a unionised business in a multi-site environment.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and able to assess risk and make risk-based decisions
* Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
* Proven persuader and influencer
* Personal resilience and desire to deliver a challenging role
* Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
* Driving Licence
* Highly confident in challenging the status-quo to positively influence and support achievement of business objectives
* Able to organise self and others and to manage time and concurrent priorities