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Controlling volume throughput across the site and maintaining site utilisation in line with budgeted volumes whilst ensuring all stock/orders are fulfilled within the required lead-times, and level of customer service, while adhering to standard operating procedures and safe systems of work. You will develop and maintain site standard operating procedures in line with ISO standards ensuring an excellent level of hygiene and housekeeping is maintained.\nWorking closely and collaboratively with the local site management team you will be tasked with delivering against agreed budgeted financial targets, operational key performance indicators, quality, safety and environmental requirements as well as legislative and regulatory compliance.\nYour responsibilities will include…\nManage Site Finances: Assist with budget preparation, track variances, and maintain robust charging processes.\nMaintain Quality Standards: Develop ISO-compliant procedures covering warehouse, transport, stock control, and QA operations.\nOptimise Inbound & Stock: Ensure full goods receipts from AG Barr and suppliers, perform stock counts, and maintain system accuracy.\nDrive Operational Efficiency: Utilise capacity models to balance staff, equipment, and space against operational budget and SLAs.\nLead & Develop People: Oversee performance reviews, handle employee relations, and host regular team forums.\nChampion Health & Safety: Maintain SSOW, COSHH, and Risk Assessments, while chairing monthly H&S meetings.\nEnsure Business Continuity: Build and maintain disaster recovery and contingency plans to mitigate operational risk.\nWhat you’ll bring...\nThe successful candidate will have;\nDistribution Experience & Systems: Extensive operational experience in a busy warehouse environment, with proven hands-on management of modern WMS and inventory systems.\nTeam Leadership & Performance: Track record of managing, motivating, and developing logistics teams to meet operational KPIs and legislative requirements.\nFinancial Acumen: Direct experience in budget preparation, cost control, variance reporting, and resource optimisation.\nHealth, Safety & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of site H&S regulations, Risk Assessments, SSOW, and COSHH requirements.\nCustomer Focus & Change Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to manage customer SLAs with a \"can-do\" mindset and lead continuous improvement initiatives.\nAnd it would also be great if you can demonstrate:\nProfessional Health & Safety Qualification: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent diploma.\n Transport Qualifications: Valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) holder with a strong grasp of transport regulations.\n Advanced Systems Experience: Working knowledge of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).\nWhat we offer…\nWe believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.\nWe look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;\nUncapped bonus linked to business performance\nDefined contribution Pension\nUp to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)\nFlexible holiday trading\nFlexible cash pot to spend on benefits\nHealthcare Cash Plan\nFlexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc\nLife assurance\nSave as you earn scheme\nStaff sales discount\nFree AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales\nAnnual salary review \nOngoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content\nAnd much more!\nTo find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.\nWe are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.\nWhile we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! 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