Warehouse General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-User)

Loom Talent; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Warehouse General Manager to oversee operations at their Milton Keynes DC. This role requires a strategic leader with significant experience in logistics, 3PL operations, and team management, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Pension Contributions

Family Private Health Care

Annual Salary Life Assurance

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in General Manager or similar role.
• Proven experience in 3PL Multi-User environments.
• Budget responsibility for DC operations over £15m.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities across a key UK DC operation.
• Manage and develop a team of 200+ employees.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Team Management

Budget Management

Job description

Warehouse General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-User)

Warehouse General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-User)

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10+ Years Recruiting Logistics, Supply Chain & Operations Leaders | Managing Director & Founder @ Loom Talent

Role: Warehouse General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-User)

Salary & Benefits: £75,000 - £85,000 + Car / Allowance & Package.

The Company

Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively retained by an established European 3PL Contract Logistics provider, 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 - 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-User) will play a critical role in leading all activity across a key UK DC operation in Milton Keynes, operating within a Multi-User, Open & Closed Book, 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 Sector Business Unit 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 200+ 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 £20m, 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 - 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-User) 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 / Head of Operations or even Operations Director experience - Essential.
• Proven 3PL Multi-User experience required - Essential.
• Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations in excess of £15m - Essential.
• Awareness to Semi-Automation & Robotics - AMR's, AGV's - Advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential.
• Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Essential.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential.
• Commutable to Milton Keynes area 5 x days per week - Essential.

The Package

• Salary - £75,000 to £85,000.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Pension Contributions.
• Family Private Health Care.
• Annual Salary Life Assurance.
• Plus, additional company benefits.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Management, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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