Distribution Centre Manager - Gotham

Distribution Centre Manager - Gotham City:  Gotham Date:  6 Mar 2026 Logistics done differently. Are you an Operations Manager, Warehouse Manager or experienced Shift Manager looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a busy, fast‑paced environment? Do you take pride in building strong teams and running smooth, safe, high‑performing operations? We’re currently recruiting a Distribution Centre Manager to lead our operation in Gotham – south of Nottingham – for our customer, British Gypsum. You’ll take overall accountability for all Distribution Centre activities, managing a team of Warehouse Shift Managers and Inventory personnel, driving performance across a growing and evolving operation. You’ll also work closely with the customer and the General Manager, acting as their key operational partner on site. Pay, benefits and more: We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £50,000 per annum plus car allowance. In addition, you’ll receive: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days High street discounts Cycle to work scheme Workplace pension Access to a wide range of XPO benefits and perks What you’ll do on a typical day: Lead, coach and develop a team and be accountable for all operational XPO personnel on site Drive the site’s QHSE culture, championing behavioural safety tools and ensuring compliance at all times Take ownership for key performance areas including Stock Record Accuracy (SRA) and OTIF delivery, ensuring strong performance and continuous improvement Champion standardised process execution, ensuring the right reporting cadence and accurate, timely operational information Undertake robust root cause analysis on any performance shortfalls, ensuring corrective actions are communicated clearly and followed through Manage and complete all HR-related processes (including investigations, reviews, performance management, and absence management) in line with XPO standards Build and maintain strong relationships with on-site customer contacts, acting as a key stakeholder for operational updates and performance reviews Lead the day-to-day warehouse, ensuring customer products are moved efficiently and accurately Monitor and optimise processes to maintain and improve standards to recognised industry levels Support the wider logistics network and cover for the General Manager during periods of absence What you need to succeed at XPO: Previous experience leading a warehouse operation, with safety at the core of your leadership style National CPC – Desirable Strong people-management experience, including coaching teams, driving accountability, and completing HR processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build productive customer relationships Strong administration, organisational and IT skills Ideally a Health & Safety qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH) but not essential Experience with 5S, Six Sigma or Lean methodologies is highly advantageous