General Manager

Coventry Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 per year
  • Are you looking to work for a global 3pl business?
  • Would you be interested in overseeing excellence within a fast paced depot?

About Our Client

The General Manager will be working for a leading 3pl with a prestigious site based in Coventry

Job Description

  • Oversee the day to day Warehouse and Transport operations within a 500,000sqft Site
  • Be responsible for up to 300 heads on site, managed through 8 direct reports
  • Work with key stakeholders both internally and externally including; Finance and HR
  • Ensure the operation is running efficiently and tracking at or below an agreed budgeted cost level.
  • Take the lead for all H&S matters throughout the site.
  • Manage the inbound, pick and dispatch teams working across varied shift patterns
  • Ensure Inventory damage / loss is kept to a minimum at all times.
  • Be responsible for performance development, performance improvement / challenges and HR related issues up to disciplinary and dismissal.
  • Manage and lead a culture of Continuous Improvement
  • Undertake and recognise projects for process improvement within the Operation
  • Be responsible for creating and implementing KPI's in all areas and align the operational teams
  • Responsible for achieving Customer SLA's

The Successful Applicant

  • A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background with 3pl or FMCG exposure
  • A minimum of 5+ years Logistics management experience.
  • Proven track record in identifying change and shaping operations within an established long serving team
  • Able to work with an established team and have the desire to create change initiatives to create a great culture
  • Have managed in excess of 150+ heads
  • Experience of Customer Management delivering on KPI, Financial and Performances
  • Have good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be results driven and commercially minded.
  • Be within a realistic commute to Coventry

What's on Offer

The General Manager will be paid a salary of between £65,000 and £75,000 plus strong benefits

Contact
Daniel Anderson
Quote job ref
JN-102023-6201352
Phone number
+44 121 230 9465

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Warehousing Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Coventry
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Anderson
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9465
Job reference
JN-102023-6201352