General Manager, FMCG Distribution & Operations

Michael Page (UK); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a General Manager based in Basingstoke to oversee a distribution centre. Responsibilities include ensuring customer service demands are met, managing budgets, and fostering employee engagement. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in large scale FMCG operations, have a people-first leadership style, and be effective communicators. An attractive salary package from £80,000 to £100,000 is offered, along with benefits like a car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading large scale FMCG operations with significant warehouse and/or transport management.
• People-first leadership style, emphasizing engagement and development of team members.
• Experience in managing complex budgets and delivering large-scale change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure distribution centre meets customer service and budget requirements.
• Promote employee engagement through various initiatives and actions.
• Manage and motivate the management team to achieve output objectives.

Skills

Leadership in large scale operations

Budget management

Effective communication

Change management

Employee engagement

Managing unionized environments

Job description

A leading logistics provider is seeking a General Manager based in Basingstoke to oversee a distribution centre. Responsibilities include ensuring customer service demands are met, managing budgets, and fostering employee engagement. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in large scale FMCG operations, have a people-first leadership style, and be effective communicators. An attractive salary package from £80,000 to £100,000 is offered, along with benefits like a car allowance and private medical insurance.