General Manager - Pallets

Zak Incorporated; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established transport and logistics company seeks a General Manager to oversee depot operations in Wolverhampton. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in achieving profit targets and managing depot services. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach. A minimum of A-level education and experience in similar roles is essential. Competitive remuneration package offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of being a General Manager running a depot operation.
• Proven success in achieving growth and profit targets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Achieve depot service and profit target in line with the budget.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Provide support and communication to team members.

Skills

Customer service focus

Numeracy skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

A level or equivalent standard

Job description

Overview

The Company A well-established transport and logistics company with daily services throughout the UK

The role

The main purpose of the General Manager role is to achieve the depot service and profit target in line with the annual budget set. This is a hands-on role and you will be responsible for ensuring the company service levels are achieved at all times whilst listening to the customers and striving to exceed their expectations. As the General Manager you will ensure risk is effectively managed through compliance with all company policies including Health and Safety as well as operating within legal and regulatory requirements. You will input in an informed and accurate way into budgeting and forecasting depot performance and control costs in line with depot size. You will monitor and support your team providing regular communications, encouraging feedback and contribution of ideas and initiatives.

The applicant

With previous experience of being a General Manager running a depot operation with full service and cost responsibility you will have proven success in achieving growth and profit targets. With a good level of numeracy, verbal and written skills you will be educated to a minimum of \"A level or equivalent standard.\" Confident and articulate, commanding respect through knowledge experience and personal style, you will have a passion for service and strong customer focus. Thriving under pressure you will be capable of managing multiple priorities and working to critical deadlines and objectives. Ideally you will have experience of running a hub or regional hub and ensuring the linehaul vehicles work effectively and within cost budgets. Your coaching and supportive leadership style balanced with an ability to drive performance to achieve objectives, will demonstrate previous success in leading operations teams.