General Manager: Growth & Operational Excellence, MD Path

drnewitt.vincere.io; Taunton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Profit-related bonus up to £7,500

Progression to Managing Director

Job summary

drnewitt.vincere.io is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the operations, drive growth and build a high-performing team across warehouse, distribution and customer service. Reporting to the owners, you will implement structure, pace and accountability to scale the business and progress toward Managing Director.

You will shape forecasting, budgeting, margins and commercial performance, while maintaining strong stock control, quality standards (HACCP) and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Senior operational leader with track record in food/supply chain.
• Experience building scalable processes, KPIs and SOPs.
• Experience in SME/owner-led environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across warehouse, distribution and customer service.
• Build scalable systems, SOPs and KPIs that support future growth.
• Develop and challenge the management team, creating greater accountability and leadership depth.
• Improve efficiency, service and cost control, including OTIF and cost-to-serve.
• Maintain excellent stock control across circa 3,200 SKUs.
• Oversee UK logistics and export operations as the business continues to expand.
• Own Health & Safety and HACCP, ensuring robust standards across the business.
• Work closely with the owners on forecasting, budgeting, margins and commercial performance.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, ownership and high performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operational leadership

People development

Commercial acumen

HACCP familiarity

Job description

drnewitt.vincere.io is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the operations, drive growth and build a high-performing team across warehouse, distribution and customer service. Reporting to the owners, you will implement structure, pace and accountability to scale the business and progress toward Managing Director.

You will shape forecasting, budgeting, margins and commercial performance, while maintaining strong stock control, quality standards (HACCP) and continuous improvement across