Do you want to work for the UK’s leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces and laminate worktops? We are currently searching for a UK Warehouse Distribution Centre Manager. We’re proudly part of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service they can count on, delivered by people who care. We are dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it and take great pride in manufacturing and providing the most innovative and on trend Kitchen and bathroom surfaces. The UK Distribution Centre Manager will have full P&L Responsibility for a Wilsonart Company Owned Distribution Location. Ability to Translate Corporate Strategy into location objectives that deliver on growth & operational effectiveness. Understand and support growth pipeline, the strategy behind and ensure the center fulfills the resulting demand to highest standards. Operate in a Global/European organization, lead direct and dotted line personal. Principal Elements Own the warehouse and distribution end-end. Set it up and ensure it is built for growth and ready to serve customer needs. Own and manage 3PL relation. Develop a shared vision achieving exceptional service and quality levels with a strong focus on cost effectiveness. Drive Safety, Quality, Service and Productivity as the main success factors. Inventory management and replenishment strategies, Inventory accuracy, perpetual stock take, location control, FIFO, SLOB avoidance and management are just some of the key responsibilities the position owner needs to be 100% familiar with. Establish a team supporting the strategy in line with Wilsonart Vision and Missions. Build strong relations to the Wilsonart commercial team and customers as appropriate. Analyses and improve existing business processes. Lean Manufacturing required, SixSigma is a plus. Collaborates with Global Commodity Managers to establish strong Supplier relations incl. SLA’s. Internal as well as external suppliers. Monitor performance, gathers relevant data and produces executive reports. Generates and leads continuous improvement projects to reduce waste, claims and increase overall warehouse and logistic efficiency. Leverage Technical Service / Application engineering capability to develop a unique added value to customer’s needs. Job qualifications and requirements Proven experience managing warehouse and logistic processes. Knowledge of UK distribution market is required. Strong operational background with demonstrated business acumen. Previous P&L ownership desired but not a must. MBA or Degree in a technical subject (e.g. industrial engineering, process technology) Consolidated understanding and experiences of process improvement techniques Proven experiences in process optimization and quality management Experienced in Lean and/or Six Sigma and similar tools. 5 years of leadership experience in an international company with a business unit and matrix structure, resulting in intercultural awareness. Broad knowledge of applicable regulations and quality management methods Professional English (both written and spoken) German and/or French is a plus Personal Attributes Autonomous, strategical, innovative and economic thinking Performance and result oriented Strong communication and Leadership skills Strong customer and service focus, experience in commercial roles are a plus Location Based in Shildon Performance Measures Annual appraisals to be undertaken by your Manager and objectives set for the forthcoming year. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation from time to time Health and Safety All employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by specific actions at work. Employees must co-operate with the company on all aspects of Health and Safety to meet the legal requirements as outlined in the company H&S policy and procedures. Why join Wilsonart? Here at Wilsonart we’re proud of our products. Our teams and employees truly embody our mission to serve. Here are just a few examples of the benefits we offer: Life Insurance x 4 Employee Assistance programme Competitive pension rates 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Service awards Free Parking Free Hot Drinks Vending Machine On-Site for All Staff