Warehouse General Manager

Loom Talent; Redditch; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global logistics provider is seeking a Warehouse General Manager to lead their operations in Redditch. This is a pivotal role that involves strategic leadership, team management, and budget oversight in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics and a proven track record in 3PL operations. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting prospect for those ready to tackle large-scale growth challenges in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

Matched Pension Contributions

Private Health Care

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a General Manager role within logistics.
• Proven track record in 3PL and managing large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities across a significant DC operation.
• Manage a budget over £40m while ensuring service quality.

Skills

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background

General Manager Experience

3PL Experience

Team Management Skills

Budget Management

Commercial Knowledge of UK Logistics

Job description

The Company

Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively engaged by an established global 3PL provider on a Warehouse General Manager vacancy, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative warehousing solutions across the UK.

The business boasts an already impressive UK customer portfolio spanning; Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion and FMCG.

The Role

The Warehouse General Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across a key UK DC operation in Redditch, Worcestershire operating within a Multi-User, Open & Closed Book, c.250,000+ sq. ft. site.

This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting Line: Reporting to the Regional Logistics Director.
• Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective site operational team (up to 600+ employees) through managerial direct reports.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
• Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational site budget in excess of £40m, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
• Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Innovation: Support the business appetite to drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Supplier Relationships: Manage UK commercial relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services.

The Candidate

The successful candidate for the Warehouse General Manager opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• A minimum of 5+ years General Manager / Senior General Manager / Regional General Manager experience - Essential.
• Proven 3PL experience required, with Multi-User preferable - Essential.
• Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations in excess of £25m -Advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges.
• Commutable to Redditch, Worcestershire 5 x days per week - Essential.

The Package

• Salary - £70,000 to £75,000.
• Car Allowance (£5,000).
• 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Matched Pension Contributions.
• Private Health Care.
• 2 x Annual Salary Life Assurance.
• Plus additional company benefits.