Warehouse General Manager

Boughey Distribution Limited; Wardle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in England is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations at the Wardle site. The role involves ensuring safety, developing high-performing teams, and managing logistics to surpass financial targets. Candidates should have experience in fast-paced environments, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of health and safety regulations. The position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including bonuses and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Car allowance

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Extensive training opportunities

Discounts across shopping and travel

Company pension and life assurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior position within a fast-paced warehouse or FMCG environment.
• Proven experience in managing warehouse logistics.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, preferably with IOSH qualifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to drive business growth.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all people and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and coach teams for a high-performing environment.
• Manage teams for efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Take ownership of warehouse budget and financial targets.
• Implement and improve quality standards and customer service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Flexible and Adaptable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About NWF Group

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!

Benefits

• 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