Full job descriptionDistribution 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.
*Excellent communication and people management skills.
*Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
*Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.


Desirable
*Forklift licences (Counterbalance and/or VNA).
*Experience working within high-volume distribution operations.
*Knowledge of warehouse performance metrics and KPIs.
*Continuous improvement or lean operational experience.


What’s in it for You?
*Join a stable and growing organisation.
*Opportunity to progress into management.
*Supportive leadership team.
*Modern operational environment.
*Ongoing training and development opportunities.