General Manager - Contract Logistics

WR Logistics; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected international logistics business seeks an exceptional General Manager to oversee their Contract Logistics facility in Normanton. The ideal candidate will lead and optimize operations, aiming to elevate performance and maximize warehouse utilization. Key responsibilities include managing the logistics operation and expanding the customer base. Strong leadership and commercial acumen are essential for success in this role, which offers a salary of circa £80,000 plus negotiable car allowance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in transforming warehouse operations.
• Strong commercial thinking and operational excellence.
• Experience in client engagement and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the entire warehouse and contract logistics operation.
• Maximise warehouse utilisation.
• Expand the contract logistics customer base.

Job description

General Manager - Contract Logistics Facility

Location : Normanton

Salary : Circa £80,000 + Car Allowance (negotiable for the right candidate)

Hours : Monday to Friday 8 : 30am - 17 : 00pm

Are you a commercially astute logistics leader with a proven track record in transforming warehouse operations and driving revenue growth? Our client - a respected international logistics business - is seeking an exceptional General Manager to take full ownership of their Contract Logistics facility based in Normanton.

This is a key strategic hire with the mandate to elevate operational performance, maximise warehouse utilisation, and expand the contract logistics customer base.

The Opportunity

You will take full responsibility for leading, developing, and optimising the warehouse and contract logistics operation. The facility currently operates at around 35% capacity , and you will play a pivotal role in filling the remaining 6000 pallet spaces through strong commercial thinking, operational excellence, and effective client engagement.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, transformation, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the entire warehouse and contract logistics operation.

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