Warehouse General Manager

NWF Group; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in the UK is seeking a General Manager for its Wardle operation. The role involves overseeing safety, service, and cost performance while motivating teams to achieve excellence. Candidates should have experience in a senior position within warehouse or FMCG environments and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary plus bonus, car allowance, and extensive growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Car allowance

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Extensive progression opportunities

Training opportunities with accredited courses

Discounts across various services

Medicash

Company pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior position within a fast-paced warehouse or FMCG environment.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, preferably with IOSH qualifications.
• Continuous improvement mindset with innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all people and health regulations adherence.
• Foster a high-performing environment through coaching.
• Manage teams for efficient fulfilment of operations.
• Take ownership of the warehouse budget.
• Implement and improve Quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Cost Management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Advert

The General Manager will take accountability for the overall safety, service and cost performance of the Wardle operation, serving as a role model for Boughey's values and instilling these principles across the site and our people. Reporting into the Warehouse Head of Operations, the General Manager will assume a leadership role across the Wardle site, overseeing, guiding and motivating teams.

Why Boughey?

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Car allowance
• Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Extensive progression opportunities across the wider group that has 2 other businesses
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Discounts across shopping, groceries, travel, entertainment, dining, days out, health & beauty and much more!
• Medicash
• Long service awards
• The usual: company pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, free refreshments, free on-site parking

Day to Day

• Safety: Ensure the safety of all our people and adherence with all health and safety regulations.
• Team Development & Coaching: Foster a high-performing environment by coaching and developing teams to exceed expectations and develop a culture of excellence.
• Operational Excellence: Manage and direct teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective fulfilment of stakeholder promises.
• Leadership & Ownership: Take ownership of the Wardle operation, demonstrating confident and credible leadership with a growth-oriented mindset.
• Cost Focused: Take ownership of the Wardle Warehouse budget and implement plans to ensure all financial targets are surpassed.
• Performance & Standards: Implement and improve Quality standards, training, and customer service levels.

What will you bring?

• Experience in a senior position within a fast-paced warehouse, FMCG or food manufacturing environment with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Proven experience in managing all aspects of warehouse logistics.
• Knowledge and experience of health and safety regulations, preferably with IOSH qualifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for driving business growth through effective leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
• A continuous improvement mindset is crucial, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
• Strong analytical, planning, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining a strong focus on surpassing all budgetary metrics.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to travel between sites when required.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Who are Boughey?

NWF Group comprises of 3 key businesses: NWF Fuels, NWF Agriculture & Boughey Distribution. Employing over 1,400 colleagues across the group, we encourage and empower our people to progress and move fluidly through the group, meaning the sky really is the limit when you join us!

What makes Boughey Distribution different? We store and transport food in a way that is best for our customers, people, communities and the planet! Boasting a 60-year heritage we are committed to on-going investment in our facilities, vehicles, systems and our people. We have more than 1.5 million square feet of warehouse space alongside 160 trucks & 365 trailers, and we want you to be a part of it!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.