General Manager – Full Time – Northampton

Catering; Northampton; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Catering in Northamptonshire is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead a large FMCG operation in Northampton. You will drive operational excellence, commercial performance, customer service, and continuous improvement across the site, managing a 250+ strong workforce in a fast-moving environment.

With a strong background in freight and 3PL, you will build a high-performing leadership team, shape a culture of accountability, and deliver growth and profitability while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Experience at General Manager or senior operational leadership level.
• Strong background across freight and 3PL.
• Proven track record of managing 250+ people.
• Experience managing multiple operational support functions.
• Highly commercially aware with budgeting, KPIs and profitability.
• Attention to detail with a structured approach to ops management.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and change.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of day-to-day operation and site performance.
• Lead and develop a workforce of 250+ employees.
• Manage all operational support functions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive operational excellence across freight and 3PL environments.
• Set objectives and ensure delivery of operational, commercial and service targets.
• Manage budgets, costs, KPIs, and profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure high standards of Health & Safety, quality and customer service.
• Develop a strong leadership team and a culture of accountability.

Skills

General Manager experience

Freight & 3PL

People leadership

Budgets & KPIs

Change management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fast-paced decision-making

Job description

Location: Northampton

Salary: £95,000-£115,000, car, and excellent benefits package

Summary:

We are looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead a large FMCG operation based in Northampton. This is a high-impact role for a strong, commercially driven leader who can manage significant operational scale while creating a culture that is inclusive, vibrant, innovative, and focused on making a genuine difference. The successful candidate will have a strong combination of freight and 3PL experience, with a proven track record of managing large teams and multiple support functions. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, commercial performance, customer service, and continuous improvement across the operation. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader who doesn’t simply maintain the status quo but actively looks for better ways of working, embraces innovation, and inspires their teams to achieve more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the day-to-day operation and overall site performance
• Lead and develop a workforce of 250+ employees
• Manage all operational support functions, ensuring effective collaboration across the business
• Utilise your experience across both freight and 3PL environments to drive operational excellence
• Set clear operational, commercial, and service objectives and ensure delivery against them
• Manage budgets, costs, KPIs, and overall commercial performance
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and operational efficiency
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure high standards of compliance, Health & Safety, quality, and customer service
• Develop a strong leadership team and create a culture of accountability and empowerment
• Identify opportunities to grow the operation and improve profitability
• Challenge existing processes and introduce new ideas, technology, and ways of working
• Ensure the operation remains agile and responsive in a fast-moving environment

Key Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience operating at General Manager or senior operational leadership level
• Strong background across both freight and 3PL
• Proven experience managing 250+ people
• Experience managing multiple operational support functions
• Highly commercially aware, with strong understanding of budgets, KPIs, cost control, and profitability
• Exceptional attention to detail and a structured approach to operational management
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skillsProven track record of driving continuous improvement and change
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation
• Excellent people leadership and team development skills
• Resilient, energetic, and comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.

Salary: £95000 – £115000/annum car allowance and benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire