General Manager

Milkround; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a General Manager in Sherburn in Elmet. The role involves providing leadership in a fast-paced environment and managing a multi-million-pound budget. Candidates should have strong site management experience and financial acumen, alongside the ability to develop senior managers and foster teamwork. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of up to £100,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car or allowance, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Private medical and dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Discounts on high street

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a fast-moving logistics environment.
• Ability to manage a multi-million-pound budget.
• Experience in a customer-facing role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site’s leadership teams and achieve operational performance.
• Liaise with customers to define shared goals.
• Lead change management with a focus on health and safety.
• Encourage teamwork and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Site management experience

Financial acumen

Coaching and developing senior managers

Project management

Change management experience

Job description

Company Description

GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.

Job Description

Do you have strong site management experience in a large-scale distribution operation? Are you a confident leader with a keen eye for detail and eagerness for continuous improvement? Are you commercially focused with the ability to drive change and operational improvements?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a General Manager to join our team in Sherburn in Elmet, supporting our customer Sainsburys. As a General Manager, you will provide inspirational leadership and management for the fast-paced site in Sherburn in Elmet while continuing to develop added value to customer propositions in order to strengthen organisational dependencies and partnerships.

This is a full‑time, permanent position and even though contracted Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 17:00, this is a 24/7 operation, and you’ll need to offer a level of flexibility in terms of working hours – no two weeks are the same, this is logistics after all!

Pay, Benefits And More

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £100,000.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of £595.00 per calendar month plus a performance‑related bonus, a company-sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What You’ll Do On a Typical Day

• Manage the site’s leadership teams, achieving operational delivery performance and adherence to all company and customer/site KPIs
• Liaise and build rapport with the customer to allow for collaborative working and the defining of shared goals and objectives
• Lead the change management on site, with a focus on CI, health and safety
• Maintain effective and open communication links, positively encouraging teamwork

What You Need To Succeed At GXO

• Significant experience in a fast‑moving logistics environment; previous grocery experience would be preferred
• Strong financial acumen – you’ll be accountable for a multi‑million‑pound budget
• Ability to coach and develop senior managers along with experience of managing trade union relationships
• Experience in a customer‑facing role, with exposure to project management, driving change and implementing a CI culture

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