General Manager

Culina Logistics - Brand Wide; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Sheffield seeks a General Manager to oversee operations at Great Bear. In this role, you will enhance depot efficiency, manage financial performance, and ensure exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership qualities, a solid background in FMCG operations, and an ability to motivate teams in a dynamic environment. We offer competitive benefits, including a generous holiday policy, private medical cover, and development opportunities. Join us to contribute to our winning culture.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 25 days plus 8 bank holidays

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Company car or allowance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance - x4 salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition program

Everyday discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Significant experience in FMCG warehouse management.
• Ability to manage cost and budget effectively.
• Experience developing management teams in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational management of Great Bear Sheffield.
• Oversee depot operations and ensure efficient running of the processes.
• Lead Health & Safety compliance for the depot.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Effective communication

Financial performance management

Customer service orientation

Change tolerance

Commercial focus

Job description

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Overall operational accountability for the management of Great Bear Sheffield site alongside support the Regional General Manager.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hour week

Key Duties of a General Manager

Responsible for overseeing the management of GB Operations at Sheffield plus potential to support other locations in RGM area.

Responsible for the efficient and successful running of the depot operations including financial management, performance management and health, safety & welfare.

Provide strong visible leadership to depot manager and key stakeholders in order to ultimately manage all staff through performance, management and training.

Deliver service levels that exceeds contractual agreement in effort to delight our customers.

Regularly review depot and business, along with customers’ expectations against targets achieved. Constantly review, communicate and improve performance, both back to the business and customer.

Accountable for warehouse cost budgets, controlling cost and contributing to budgeting for future periods.

Leadership of all aspects of Health & Safety compliance.

Act as a champion to all company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across the workforce.

Effectively communicate across all departments and sites, actively involving the workforce through regular reviews and management meetings and head office reporting.

Overall responsibility for maintaining a high standard of repair and maintenance of the fabric of buildings and all equipment through the development and implementation of site improvement plans.

Qualifications

Must possess the leadership qualities to enable them to manage all aspects of a busy FMCG warehouse.

Good working knowledge of the sector and relevant operational practices.

Able to bring about maximised depot financial performance.

An effective communicator at all levels with the personal motivation and confidence to have a positive impact within Great Bear as well as with clients.

Significant experience of developing management teams within a similar complex logistics operation would be desirable.

Professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.

Confident Manager, skilled at setting clear objectives and motivating their team to achieve them.

Highly tolerant of change, being able to work with an evolving organisation.

Able to thrive in a highly competitive and demanding environment.

Commercially focussed and driven by profitability.

Quality orientated and customer service driven.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus the 8 bank holidays.

Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.

Company car or allowance

Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employer.

Life Assurance – x 4 your annual salary.

Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.

Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.

Everyday discounts – Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings! If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam