General Manager

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established 3PL company in the UK is seeking a General Manager to oversee warehouse operations and drive performance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing teams and optimizing processes while ensuring strong commercial acumen. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car and opportunities for career progression within a stable, permanent position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Company car

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in overseeing warehouse operations.
• Ability to assess and develop complex warehouse processes.
• Commercial acumen to ensure profitability from contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review all aspects of current warehouse operations.
• Develop strategies to optimize operations with a safety-first culture.
• Work with commercial teams on customer portfolio.
• Build strong working relationships with Transport teams.
• Contribute to the senior leadership team for expansion.

Skills

Positive performance management

Building successful teams

Data-driven decision making

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

• Join to support the expansion of an established 3PL operation
• Have complete autonomy to develop the flag ship operation

About Our Client

My client is a well-established 3PL a respected in the sector. They are set for expansion, and are investing heavily.

Job Description

As the General Manager you will,

• Review all aspects of the current warehouse operations including,
  • Team capability and structure
  • Performance (productivity & financial)
  • Process and systems (WMS)
  • Flow
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise the operations, whilst embedding a safety first culture
• Work with commercial teams to assess customer portfolio
• Build a close working relationship with Transport to ensure efficiency carries across, and customer services remains high.
• Share best practice across the sites
• Contribute to the senior leadership team to help the expansion
• Create a succession plan to allow further career advancements

The Successful Applicant

A successful General Manager should have:

• Proven experience in positive performance management, and building successful teams
• Ability to assess and develop a warehouse operations, challenging design, flow, and processes
• Commercial acumen to ensure customer contracts are generating margin
• Ability to use and assess data to drive decision making
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, £80,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a company car.
• Permanent role offering stability and career progression.

If you are a motivated professional ready to take on this exciting General Manager role, we encourage you to apply today!