General Manager - (UK Central - Director)

Brenntag; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company based in Leeds is seeking a General Manager to oversee Last Mile Operations. In this key role, you will implement strategies for growth and ensure high standards of safety and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and a focus on KPIs and business performance improvements. This position offers a strategic advantage for the company within the UK market.

Responsibilities

• Position Brenntag's Last Mile Operations as a strategic advantage.
• Implement strategy for growth and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for capacity, investment, and personnel planning.
• Lead with KPIs and P&L metrics to improve business performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Job description

Overview

Our team in Leeds currently has an opening for a General Manager – (UK Central - Director).

Responsibilities

• You will position Brenntag's Last Mile Operations in Central UK as a strategic advantage for our customers and suppliers.
• You will implement the Brenntag Essentials division's strategy for growth and customer satisfaction in the areas of sales, customer service, logistics, operations and safety.
• You are responsible for the sites, their equipment and personnel and therefore carry out far-sighted capacity, investment and personnel planning.
• You lead with the help of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and P&L metrics to measure and improve business performance, including volume, gross profit, personnel and operating costs.
• You ensure a continuous increase in gross profit while improving conversion rate and working capital metrics for inventory and accounts receivable.
• Maintain close collaboration with the regional sourcing organization and product management/material management teams through volume, price and inventory management.
• You drive the Brenntag culture and lead with clearly formulated guidelines, expectations and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with high safety standards with our zero tolerance for unsafe processes and take corrective action where necessary.
• You ensure the maintenance of documented procedures for the work processes in close cooperation with the employees on site as well as the specialist departments of the higher-level organizational units.