Warehouse General Manager

Loom Talent Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global 3PL provider seeks a Warehouse General Manager in Bradford. This role involves strategic leadership for a large-scale operation, focusing on service delivery, team management, and innovation. Ideal candidates have extensive logistics experience and a strong background in budget management.

Benefits

Company Car / Car Allowance

Company Bonus Scheme

25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays

Matched Pension Contributions

Family Private Health Care

3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior logistics roles required.
• Experience in managing budgets over £40m essential.
• Familiarity with semi-automation and robotics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities across a key UK distribution center.
• Manage a team of up to 400+ employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Budget Management

Logistics Distribution

Process Optimisation

Job description

Job Description

The Company

Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively engaged by an established global 3PL provider in their search for a Warehouse General Manager, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative warehousing solutions across the UK.

The business boasts an already impressive UK customer portfolio spanning; Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion and FMCG.

The Role

The Warehouse General Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across a key UK DC operation in Bradford operating within a Multi-User, Open & Closed Book, 750,000+ sq. ft. site.

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.
• 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 400+ employees) through managerial 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 in excess of £40m, 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, Automation & Robotics 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 Candidate

The successful candidate for the Warehouse General Manager opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• A minimum of 5+ years General Manager / Senior General Manager / Regional General Manager / Head of Operations or Operations Director experience - Essential.
• Proven 3PL Multi-User experience required - Essential.
• Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations in excess of £40m - Essential.
• Awareness to Semi-Automation & Robotics - AMR's, AGV's - Advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges.
• Commutable to Bradford 5 x days per week - Essential.

The Package

• Salary - £75,000 to £85,000.
• Company Car / Car Allowance.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Matched Pension Contributions.
• Family Private Health Care.
• 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance.
• Plus additional company benefits.