3PL General Manager - Automated Operations

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Corby; On-site; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Corby is seeking a Site General Manager to oversee automatic warehouse operations and transport services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex operations, a strong focus on customer service, and proven skills in driving operational efficiencies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead vital operations and develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive automated warehouse operations experience.
• Proven track record in managing Warehouse and Transport operations.
• Must demonstrate ability in optimizing costs and improving customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage depot operations across Warehouse and Transport.
• Drive operational efficiencies and improve depot performance.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and legal standards.

Skills

Automated warehouse operations experience

P&L responsibility

Operational efficiencies

Customer service excellence

Job description

3PL General Manager - Automated Operations

Reference

ATGM-1

Job Title

Site General Manager, Warehouse Management & related

3PL General Manager - Automated operations

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations.

Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor, who are currently recruiting for an experienced Site General Manager at their site in Northamptonshire. As Site GM, you will be responsible for managing and developing the busy operations teams across both Warehouse and Transport.

The ideal candidate must have extensive Automated warehouse operations experience – at least as the Site Number 1. Likewise, will have crossed performance analysis, improving productivity, expansion of automation operations. Note, those with a 3PL automated background will be able to hit the ground running.

Summary:

Reporting, as Site General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering all elements of the Operations in line with plan, across both Warehouse and Transport
• Managing the depot management team to drive operational efficiencies, service excellence and productivity in order constantly improve depot performance
• Manage the commercial operation of the depot to ensure the profit budget target is met or exceeded
• Ensure all H&S, Legal Compliance of the depot is adhered to
• Manage the P&L Budget
• Drive CI across the operation

The Ideal Candidate for Site General Manager (Warehouse and Transport):

• From a similar Operation, you will have successfully managed and led Warehouse and Transport operations within a FMCG environment.
• Will have had full P&L responsibility
• Commercially astute, you will have a sharp eye for optimization of costs as well as a track record in customer service.
• Well versed in the management of all core Operational and Logistics KPIs, you will be passionate about Customer Service and the delivery of excellent service.
• Moreover, you will be able to demonstrate exceptional operational efficiencies and improvements through CI / project management.
• Evidence of an effective track record of people management and leadership
• Comfortably works across all departments communicating effectively to pull resources, information & communication together.

This is truly an outstanding opportunity to lead a state of the art RDC into an exciting future. You will have autonomy to do so! Apply now for immediate consideration!

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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