General Manager

This is a unique opportunity for a high performing General Manager to join a leading logistics provider and oversee one of their key operations.

Client Details

Our client is a leading logistics provider.

Description

The General Manager role will include operational decision making through to professional development and succession planning, with a key mandate to supply and service the customer network across London. You will also contribute to and execute against the overall strategy, while managing your individual site operational plans, budgets and performance targets. Based at the operation in North London, you will report in to the Regional Director with key responsibilities including:

• Overseeing an operation c250+ heads, including warehouse, transport and H&S functional leads.
• Leading and motivating the team to meet company objectives and KPIs.
• Managing the budget and allocating resources effectively.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Collaborating with other department leaders to achieve company goals.
• Handling customer queries in order to maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Profile

The successful General Manager will live within a commuting distance of North London and will be required to demonstrate the following experience:

• Proven experience in a site leadership role within a fast-paced warehouse and transport operation.
• A demonstrable track record in building, developing and engaging high performing teams.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with staff engagement at the core.
• Commercially astute (including budget management experience) and highly experienced at successfully implementing change.
• Customer focused in your approach.
• Confident and consistent communicator with an ability to flex styles to ensure the message is understood regardless of the audience.
• An insightful, data-savvy problem solver who has a continuous improvement focus.
• The ability and confidence to interpret often ambiguous data in making timely decisions based on evaluation of the associated risks & subsequent impacts on all stakeholders.

Job Offer

The successful General Manager will be rewarded with the following package:

• A competitive salary in the range of £85,000 - £95,000 per year.
• Additional benefits including a car allowance, bonus, private health insurance and pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday, with the option to purchase more.
• A supportive company culture that values innovation and collaboration.