Jonathan Dix

Experience

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  Lyreco UK Ltd

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  To be responsible for all aspects of the RDC operation in order to provide a cost effective, efficient and reliable delivery service in accordance with agreed schedules. To contribute to the development of Distribution though initiatives at own RDC and recommendations to develop distribution company wide A temporary secondment running the logistics administration team at our H.O in TelfordTo manage the administration function within logistics in relation to the management of Distribution Suppliers, processing of data and production of reports, control of documentation, and project work as agreed with Logistics Director.

  • Regional Distribution Centre Manager

    Jan 2006 - Oct 2013

  • Acting admin Manager

    Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
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  Quality Office Supplies - Office Stationery - Office Furniture

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  UK Logistics Manager

  National Logistics Manager at the UK's most exciting and fastest growing privately owned office supplies businesses! Established in 1994, becoming a Limited Company in 1997, Quality Office Supplies Ltd has become one of the fastest growing suppliers providing stationery, IT Services, Computer consumables, print and furniture to customers throughout the Midlands and the rest of the UK.With our Head Office based near Wolverhampton, and following such growth; we now have expanded with offices in Coventry, Nottingham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Manchester, Lichfield, Essex, Sussex and Plymouth. Show less

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  Hermes

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2017

  My role with Hermes is to provide overall leadership to the depot team, working as line manager to the Inbound, Outbound, Admin, Transport and 20 Sub Depot (final mile) teams in addition to influencing support and operational teams like, HR, Trunking and our Hubs. My responsibilities include full P&L accountability, overall responsibility for a team of around 75, reviewing and designing processes to ensure continuous improvement and Lean principles are applied, full responsibility for all H&S and security matters, succession planning and talent management. Show less My role with Hermes is to provide overall leadership to the depot team, working as line manager to the Inbound, Outbound, Admin, Transport and 27 Sub Depot (final mile) teams in addition to influencing support and operational teams like, HR, Trunking and our Hubs. My responsibilities include full P&L accountability, overall responsibility for a team of around 90, reviewing and designing processes to ensure continuous improvement and Lean principles are applied, full responsibility for all H&S and security matters, succession planning and talent management. Show less

  • Depot General Manager

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Depot General Manager

    Dec 2014 - Sept 2016
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  Geopost

  Dec 2017 - Jan 2023

  Provide strategic leadership, management and development, ensuring delivering of KPI’s, the operational plan and optimising the financial performance, capability and standards.Demonstrate the company core values, lead with a positive results focussed attitude with the ability to inspire excellence in others. Lead, drive and motivate direct reports to ensure they are championing a positive, coherent team culture across the region. Develop close working with all relevant stakeholders/ support functions across the business to ensure a good flow of necessary information/ results. Lead, manage and develop a high performance regional team to deliver company cost and service targets. Strategically plan for future operational needs and ensure resource levels are maintained and managed to successfully deliver cost and service. Monitor and conduct regular reviews to manage performance against company and individual KPI’s using business systems and dashboards. Adapt quickly and respond to the changing requirements and operational challenges. Responsible for generating data and presenting regional performance/ plans at RM meetings to peers and to senior stakeholders. Support CRM and Sales in achieving company revenue and business growth. Ability to analyse, conceptualise and present information to all audiences, as well as being able to simplify management information when chairing regional meeting for own team. Competent in leading a projectTotal collection and delivery Total collection & delivery operating costs £55MTotal warehouse operating costs £20M£1.5M senior manager costsTotal operating budget £76.5MFull P&L responsibilityOverall responsibility for a team of 75 senior managers, including 10 site managers and 150 junior managersTotal headcount base of 3000+Total fleet 1800 vehicles+Total daily parcel volume of 170,000+ rising to 310,000+ at peak Show less In this role as Distribution Centre Manager I had the autonomy and responsibility for the day-to-day site management of the depot.Additionally I also have accountability for;Achieving all Depot objectives in terms of Health & Safety, security, productivity, transport and costDeliver outstanding service to customers with a team driven to be the best they can beProvide the safest and healthiest environment in which your teams workEncourage a competitive environment with clearly set productivity and service level targets for your teamsManage the Depot P&L through effective planning and reportingI gained experience in running large, fast paced, 24/7 operations with responsibility of a daily throughput of 30,000+ daily and a workforce in excess of 350 employees.Essential being a great communicator/presenter with the skills to lead and manage teams as well as influence strategy and liaise with DirectorsI was capable of decisive and effective decision-making, in a time pressured environmentA passion for building and motivating high-performing teamsI enjoyed resolving problems and demonstrating high levels of resilience, self-motivation and flexibility. Show less In this role I was a crucial member of the management team who oversaw the smooth running of the operation, helping the Depot to achieve outstanding service to customers but also achieve challenging objectives around Cost, Health & Safety, Security, Productivity and Transport.Additionally I had accountability for;Recruitment, development and retention of staff, ensuring all compliance and all Employee Relations processes are being followedManaging P&L through effective planning and reporting.Improving the overall support to the Operation whilst concentrating on new and innovative ways of working..The ability to run a fast paced operation, managing and motivating high performing operational teams.Experience of monitoring performance, with the ability to analyse data in order to identify improvements and successfully implement change.Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence strategy.Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability. Show less

  • Regional Manager

    Mar 2019 - Jan 2023

  • DCManager

    Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Operations Manager

    Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
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  Evri

  Mar 2023 - now

  Area Manager

  To provide strategic people, service and cost leadership to senior management across multiple sites in the midlands and north west.