Senior General Manager (Warehouse & Transport)

Client Overview

Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively engaged by a well-known 3PL Logistics provider, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative Warehousing & Transport solutions across the UK.

The group boasts an already impressive UK customer portfolio spanning; Food, FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion & General Merchandise.

The Role

The Senior General Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across a key UK DC operation, operating within a multi-user client base.

This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting Line: Reporting to the UK Operations Director (or similar).
• Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective site operational team (up to 250+ employees) through managerial & operational leads as direct reports.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
• Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational site budget, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI’s, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
• Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Innovation: Support the business appetite to drive innovation, along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Supplier Relationships: Manage UK commercial relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services.

The Successful Candidate

• A Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• 8+ Years proven General Management / Head of Department leadership experience across Warehouse & Transport operations within a 3PL / FMCG / Food environment – Essential.
• Previous budgetary responsibility across large sized DC operations in excess of +£50m – Essential.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential.
• Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Essential.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential.
• Commutable to the Spalding (PE11) area 5 days per week - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Salary - £80,000 to £100,000.
• Company Car / Car Allowance.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Fantastic Pension Contributions.
• Private Healthcare.
• Annual Salary Life Assurance.
• Plus additional company benefits.

Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please follow the link or send your CV to m.simpson@loomtalent.co.uk