Network General Manager (CI & Transformation)

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Performance bonus up to 20%

Private medical & dental insurance

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is hiring a Network General Manager to lead Continuous Improvement and Transformation across Sainsbury’s operations nationwide.

You will spearhead major change programmes, embed CI methodologies and deliver projects that boost efficiency, service performance and cost effectiveness. Based in the UK with regular travel to Sainsbury’s sites, the role is a full-time, Monday–Friday position from 09:00 to 17:00, with flexibility as required to meet programme milestones.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in continuous improvement, transformation or project delivery within logistics, supply chain or FMCG environments.
• Senior Operations Management experience in a similar environment is essential.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Vast experience leading network-wide and/or multi-site change programmes.
• Strong track record of delivering measurable operational improvements and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for CI and Transformation project delivery, including development of business cases, tracking benefits and supporting delivery of cost efficiencies
• Lead the delivery of the contract Transformation and Continuous Improvement strategy, aligned to operational and customer objectives
• Drive end to end process reviews to eliminate waste and improve operational flow
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks for project delivery, reporting and benefit tracking while partnering with finance to validate and track savings and operational improvements
• Contribute to strategic planning and support future network capability development while undertaking strategic reviews and ad hoc projects when required

Job description

Are you ready to transform your career?

Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a Network General Manager focussing on Continuous Improvement (CI) and Transformation supporting our customer Sainsbury’s on a national basis. The role will drive a structured programme of initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, improve service performance, reduce cost and build future capability across warehouse operations. You will use data, insights and cross-functional collaboration to identify, prioritise and implement impactful improvements, including leading major change programmes, embedding CI methodologies and ensuring the successful delivery of projects that support both operational excellence and long-term customer objectives.

This is a full time, permanent position, predominately working Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00. With regular travel to our Sainsbury’s operations across the UK, we do ask for some flexibility, if or when required.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £100,000.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance £595.00 per calendar month, a performance related bonus up to 20%, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Accountability for CI and Transformation project delivery, including development of business cases, tracking benefits and supporting delivery of cost efficiencies
• Lead the delivery of the contract Transformation and Continuous Improvement strategy, aligned to operational and customer objectives
• Drive end to end process reviews to eliminate waste and improve operational flow
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks for project delivery, reporting and benefit tracking while partnering with finance to validate and track savings and operational improvements
• Contribute to strategic planning and support future network capability development while undertaking strategic reviews and ad hoc projects when required

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Significant experience in continuous improvement, transformation, or project delivery within logistics, supply chain or FMCG environments
• Experience in Senior Operations Management in a similar environment is essential
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies,
• Vast experience leading network wide and or multi-site change programmes
• Strong track record of delivering measurable operational improvements and cost savings

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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