General Manager- Fowlco

Fowlco Ltd; Freeport Office Village; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transportation firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Manager to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership. The role involves directing logistics, warehousing, and transportation activities to achieve growth and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Logistics or Business and over 10 years of logistics experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership. This position offers competitive salary and full responsibility for operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in logistics, with at least 5 in senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic goals and lead the company to achieve objectives.
• Act as primary representative for external partners and customers.
• Direct daily logistics, warehouse, and transport activities for efficiency.
• Optimize fleet, driver compliance, and warehouse management.
• Identify new business opportunities and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with laws related to maritime, HSE, and transport.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and cost control.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate managers and staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

MS Office knowledge

ERP systems knowledge

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The GM of FOWLCO provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for logistics, warehousing, and transportation. Responsible for revenue growth, efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction, the GM also ensures FOWLCO aligns with group-wide objectives.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

• Set strategic goals and lead FOWLCO to achieve group-aligned objectives.
• Act as the primary representative for external partners, regulators, and customers.
• Direct daily logistics, warehouse, and transport activities for maximum efficiency.
• Optimize fleet utilization, driver compliance, and warehouse management.
• Identify and capture new business opportunities and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all maritime, HSE, and transport laws.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and cost control.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate managers and staff to build strong teams.

KPIs

• Revenue growth ≥ 15% YOY
• On-time delivery ≥ 95%
• Fleet utilization ≥ 85%
• Warehouse utilization ≥ 90%
• EBITDA margin improvement ≥ 10%
• Safety compliance = 100%

Skills & Requirements

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business.
• Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in logistics, with 5+ in senior leadership.