Would you like the opportunity to work with some of the world’s largest brands?
DCS Group is the UK’s leading Distributor, Manufacturer and Exporter of Health Beauty and Household products. As the uniquely appointed representatives for Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, PZ Cussons, SC Johnson to name a few, DCS has unrivalled multi-channel insight and category expertise. Our latest exciting plans to develop and grow our new Food distribution business has seen major brands such as Whitworths and Danone joining forces with DCS.
DCS Group is passionate and proud about all that we do, the customers we serve and our people. Operating out of two amazing sites, we have the 26-acre Banbury Head Office and warehousing facilities as well as our new state of the art Health and Beauty manufacturing facility occupying 100,000 sq. ft based in Redditch.
As a family-owned business, we are very proud of our ethos, our people and 30 years of successive growth. We offer a very special opportunity of being able to join a welcoming, dynamic, fun place to work, and to work directly with the world’s biggest FMCG power brands.
Main Job Purpose:
As the Co-Pack Manager, you will oversee the entire Co-Pack division, creating and executing strategic priorities to achieve divisional KPIs, including new business growth, revenue, and profit. You will manage the day-to-day operations of the Co-Pack team, lead end-to-end processes, and maintain senior-level relationships with key customers and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement divisional strategies to drive new business growth and profitability.
- Manage the Co-Pack team, including performance reviews, target setting, and personal development.
- Lead project management for all new repack enquiries, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
- Maintain senior-level contact with key customers and stakeholders.
- Drive profitability with accurate costings and efficient conversion of new repack opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and Good Distribution Practice of medicinal products.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Quality, and Creative, to meet customer requirements.
Key Tasks:
- Grow the Co-Pack division profitably, with a focus on new business and customer volume.
- Full P&L responsibility, driving profitability through accurate time and motion costings.
- Collaborate with the Sales lead to maximise new repack opportunities.
- Create and manage a robust new business pipeline.
- Support the team in presentations, quality assurance, and creative projects.
- Promote repacking best practices in internal and external meetings.
- Liaise with the Repack Planner to ensure project timelines are met.
- Conduct appraisals and personal development reviews with the team.
- Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice for medicinal products.
Qualifications:
- Project management expertise
- Computer literate with proficiency in Sage, Excel, Word, Outlook
Experience/Competencies Required:
- Strong team leadership and strategic thinking
- Excellent project management skills
- Intermediate computer skills (Sage, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
- Strong prioritisation, time management, and organisational skills
- Self-motivated with change agility
- Ability to build relationships and liaise with senior networks
- Strong numerical ability and commercial acumen
- Experience working with major brands
- Full, clean driving licence
Core benefits of working for DCS Group:
As a family business, we place a great deal of importance on the well-being and happiness of our staff and the benefits they can enjoy.
- Life Cover
- Pension
- Medical Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Well-being
- Subsidised Cafe including free breakfast
- Staff Shop
- Social Events
Why Join Us?
At DCS Group, we value our employees and their contribution to our success. We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment, opportunities for personal and professional growth, and the chance to work with some of the industry's leading brands.
Apply Today!
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and drive the success of our Co-Pack division, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and make a significant impact at DCS Group.
DCS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.