Site General Manager

Strive Supply Chain LLP; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG distributor is seeking a Site General Manager for their site in Northamptonshire. In this role, you will oversee both Warehouse and Transport operations, ensuring that targets are met while driving operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the FMCG sector, proven people management skills, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. This position offers the autonomy to lead a state-of-the-art RDC into an exciting future.

Qualifications

• Experience managing operations in a FMCG environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiencies.
• Effective track record in people management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operations in line with plan for Warehouse and Transport.
• Manage depot management team to drive efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and legal standards.
• Manage the depot's P&L budget.
• Drive continuous improvement across operations.

Skills

Warehouse Operations Management

Transport Management

Customer Service

Project Management

Operational Efficiency

People Management

Job description

Site General Manager – Northamptonshire (Warehouse & Transport)

Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor recruiting for an experienced Warehouse & Transport professional as Site General Manager at their site in Northamptonshire. As Site GM, you will be responsible for managing and developing the busy operations teams across both Warehouse and Transport.

Responsibilities

• Delivering all elements of the Operations in line with plan, across both Warehouse and Transport
• Managing the depot management team to drive operational efficiencies, service excellence and productivity in order to constantly improve depot performance
• Manage the commercial operation of the depot to ensure the profit budget target is met or exceeded
• Ensure all H&S, Legal Compliance of the depot is adhered to
• Manage the P&L Budget
• Drive CI across the operation

Ideal Candidate

• From a similar Operation, you will have successfully managed and led Warehouse and Transport operations within a FMCG environment.
• Commercially astute, you will have a sharp eye for optimization of costs as well as a track record in customer service.
• Well versed in the management of all core Operational and Logistics KPIs, you will be passionate about Customer Service and the delivery of excellent service.
• Moreover, you will be able to demonstrate exceptional operational efficiencies and improvements through CI / project management.
• Evidence of an effective track record of people management and leadership

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a state of the art RDC into an exciting future. You will have autonomy to do so!