Regional General Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Regional General Manager, responsible for operational and financial oversight of warehouse sites in Thatcham and Glasgow. Drive excellence through strong leadership, strategic initiatives, and effective communication while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational standards.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Free confidential 24/7 GP Service

Discounts on retail, childcare, and gym

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale logistics operations.
• Ability to lead change initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and set strategic direction for warehouse sites.
• Drive cultural shift towards excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Position: Regional General Manager

Location: Dual Location - Thatcham (RG19 4AZ) & Glasgow.

Grade: RCS I

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time

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 daily operations and set strategic direction for the sites, delivering outstanding results through strong leadership and guidance.

Your role will involve fostering effective communication, providing motivation, training, and development to your team, and ensuring operational and contractual service standards are met and 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 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 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 RG19 4AZ and is flexible to spend one week a month in Glasgow.

Why choose us?

Along with 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, and gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you and your family, with access to free counseling and more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/

Our approach to diversity & inclusion

We ensure all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

Be an essential part of everyday life

DHL is the global leader in supply chain management, keeping the world moving. Our teams work across various industries, including retail, automotive, and healthcare, to deliver for our customers and their customers.