Distribution Team Leader


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Job Title: Distribution Team Leader
Location: Edinburgh, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Distribution Team Leader in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The main purpose of the role is to plan and co-ordinate the transport function in a safe, legal complaint and cost effective manner. A focus to maintain excellent customer service standards and ensure compliance with all relevant legislations and company standards concerning vehicles and drivers.

Your Responsibilities
  • Initially reporting to the Transport Supervisor the main duties of the role will include:
  • Maintaining compliance with Safety and Health in the workplace.
  • Comply with documented Safety and Health responsibilities.
  • Comply with all legal requirements of Operator Licensing.
  • Maintain ADM defined distributions standards.
  • Plan vehicle and staff resource in the most cost effective manner.
  • Manage driver and vehicle standards and performance.
  • Ensure responsible cost control.
  • Manage fleet appearance and vehicle compliance checks.
Your Profile
  • A strong commitment to managing safety within the workplace.
  • A good level of PC literacy (including Microsoft Office suite, Enterprise and experience of distribution information systems)
  • An effective team worker and communicator with the ability to work in a FMCG environment.
  • Excellent customer relationship skills.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise while problem solving with close attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage and motivate people.
  • A Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage Operations or willingness to study towards one.
  • Safety qualification of IOSH or NEBOSH is desirable or willingness to study towards one.
  • Educated to GCSE level 2 Grades 4-9 or NVQ / SVQ equivalent.
  • Experience of a distribution, logistics or supply chain environment.


Your Future Perspective
  • Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
  • Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
  • A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women's and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
  • Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
  • An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
  • ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
  • Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
  • ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in 'Mental Health Aware' training within three months of joining the business.
Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com and www.4flour.co.uk

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. If you feel this job is for you, unlock your potential and apply now online informing us about your earliest possible entry date and salary expectation. By applying for this position, you agree to ADM's privacy notice.

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Job Post Date: 12/03/25
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