Regional General Manager

DHL Germany; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a dynamic Regional General Manager to ensure operational excellence at warehouse sites in Glasgow and Thatcham. This role demands strong leadership to enhance operational efficiency and customer relations, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement across all site activities.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Free confidential 24/7 GP Service

Hundreds of discounts (Retail, Childcare + Gym)

Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large-scale logistics operations.
• Strong skills in building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Experience in leading teams and managing multiple reporting layers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and financial responsibility for warehouse sites.
• Drive cultural excellence and continuous improvement in operations.
• Interface daily with customers and lead change initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Change Management

Operational Processes

Job description

Location: Duel Location – Glasgow. and Thatcham (RG19 4AZ)

About Us:

DHL Group is a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, dedicated to providing exceptional service and value to our customers. We are looking for a highly motivated Regional General Manager to join our dynamic team.

What will the role entail?

We are seeking a dynamic Regional General Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for our warehouse sites, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and profitably. In this pivotal role, you will maximize the contributions of various site departments while effectively balancing customer demands.

As a champion of Standardization and Continuous Improvement, you will drive a cultural shift towards excellence across the organization. You will oversee the day-to-day operations and set the strategic direction for the site, delivering outstanding results through strong leadership and guidance.

Your role will involve fostering effective communication and providing motivation, training, and development to your team, ensuring that operational and contractual service standards are not only met but consistently exceeded. You will interface daily with customers, playing a crucial role in strategic change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Are you a proven leader with a track record of successful delivery? Are you flexible to be travel between these locations? Join us in delivering excellence in a fast-paced warehouse environment!

What will we need from you?

• Previous experience in managing large-scale logistics operations.
• Ownership of the quality relationship within manufacturing logistics
• Capability to plan, define, and deploy strategic initiatives
• Ability to lead change initiatives effectively
• Strong negotiation skills
• Leadership skills with experience in managing multiple reporting layers
• Expertise in building and maintaining customer relationships
• Strong commercial acumen
• Solid understanding and experience of operational processes
• The ideal candidate is located within daily commute of Glasgow site and is comfortable and flexible to spend 1 week a month in Thatcham RG19 4AZ

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Free confidential 24/7 GP Service
• Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym)
• Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our Global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.