Regional General Manager

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Regional General Manager to oversee operations at their Thatcham and Glasgow sites. The role requires strong leadership and negotiation skills to maximize site efficiency and profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in logistics management and be flexible to travel between locations.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Free confidential 24/7 GP Service

Discounts (Retail, Childcare, Gym)

Affordable loans

Enhanced Pension Scheme

24/7 employee support service

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing large-scale logistics operations.
• Capability to plan, define, and deploy strategic initiatives.
• Solid understanding and experience of operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational and financial responsibility for warehouse sites.
• Drive a cultural shift towards excellence across the organization.
• Interface daily with customers and lead change initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Change Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Position: Regional General Manager

Location: Duel 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 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 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 RG19 4AZ and is comfortable and flexible to spend 1 week a month in Glasgow.

Why choose us?

Alongside 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 ensure 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

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