General Manager

ENB; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bedford is seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee their logistics operations. This permanent role involves leading a diverse team, ensuring service delivery, and driving continuous improvement with a strong focus on client relationships and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior operational leadership within 3PL or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations.
• Successful in leading change and transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a diverse team across warehousing, transport, and customer service.
• Champion health & safety standards throughout the operation.
• Oversee P&L for the site, driving profitability with high service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Transport Operations

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Education

CPC Holder

Job description

General Manager

Bedford

Up to £65k per annum

Full-time, permanent

ENB have partnered with our national warehousing and distribution client who are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute General Manager to lead this customer facing operation. This is a key leadership role with responsibility of managing end-to-end logistics operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring exceptional service delivery to their clients.

The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with a strong understanding of transport and warehousing operations, a firm grasp of Lean/CI methodologies, and a proven ability to lead change within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and motivate a diverse team across warehousing, transport, and customer service functions.
• Create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, results, and continuous improvement.
• Champion health & safety and compliance standards throughout the operation.
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective management of all warehousing activities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and be the primary point of contact for customer communication and performance reviews.
• Own the P&L for the site, driving profitability while maintaining high service levels.
• Identify and implement commercial opportunities to grow revenue and enhance margin.
• Lead business transformation initiatives and embed a culture of operational excellence.
• Implement and sustain Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance service delivery.
• Oversee transport operations

Experience required

• Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within a 3PL or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport operations
• Experience managing customer relationships in a contract logistics or outsourced environment.
• Can demonstrate success in leading change, transformation programmes, and CI initiatives.
• CPC Holder – would be highly desirable
• Commercially focused with strong financial acumen
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

Want to learn more about this opening? You can reach out to ENB who are the third party recruiting on behalf of this client.