General Manager

CEVA Logistics; Kettering; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a meticulous General Manager for our contract logistics operation in Kettering. You will lead multiple customer contracts, develop high-performing teams and drive operational excellence with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

This role requires proven P&L oversight, strategic budgeting and a track record of improving efficiency while delivering a safe, compliant working environment and building lasting client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Significant operational management and leadership experience ideally within a fast-paced, multi-site contract logistics or 3PL environment.
• Experience building and developing exceptional client relationships.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to create a high-performance culture through coaching and development.
• Proven P&L management skills with strong commercial acumen, problem solving and decision making, with the ability to delve into detail and challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the overall performance of the site, leading multiple customer contracts and ensuring operational excellence and customer service.
• Own the site's P&L, budgeting and financial performance, maximizing revenue while controlling costs.
• Drive growth, improve efficiency and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the operation.
• Champion a safe and compliant working environment and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Operational leadership

P&L management

People management

Client relationships

Budgeting

Job description

https://www.cevalogistics.com/en/what-we-do/contract-logistics

YOUR ROLE

Our Contract Logistics team have an exciting opportunity for a meticulous and customer centric General Manager to join our key operation based in Kettering. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and has a passion for developing people, driving continuous improvement and building outstanding customer partnerships.

If you're a strategic leader who enjoys making a real impact and creating a culture where people and performance thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

As the General Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the overall performance of the site, leading multiple customer contracts, developing high-performing teams and ensuring we consistently deliver operational excellence and exceptional customer service.

With full ownership of the site's P&L, budget setting and financial performance, you'll maximise revenue opportunities while maintaining effective control of operational costs. You'll identify opportunities to drive growth, improve efficiency and embed a culture of continuous improvement. You'll also champion a safe and compliant working environment, working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve business objectives and shape the future success of the operation.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To be successful in your application you will be able to demonstrate significant operational management and leadership experience ideally within a fast-paced, multi-site contract logistics or 3PL environment. You will be able to demonstrate experience of building and developing exceptional client relationships and possess strong people management skills with the ability to create a high-performance culture through coaching and development.

You will have proven P&L management skills with strong commercial acumen, problem solving and decision making skills, with the ability to delve into the detail and challenge the status quo when required.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment.

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