The Regional General Manager will be responsible for operational delivery of a best-in-class service and strategic plan in line with company growth plans which will deliver competitive advantage. Managing across multi-sites/contracts working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Accountable for all safety and operational processes and management of day-to-day operations teams.
This challenging and exciting role will appeal to individuals with drive, determination and enthusiasm. They will possess a passion for colleague safety and wellbeing, employee engagement and development, operational improvement, customer relationships and a demonstrable track record of driving value and delivering results.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Deploy operational and commercial objectives to deliver the business plan and growth.
2. Monitor and measure performance to maximise operational efficiency and profitability.
3. Effectively manage resources and skills to deliver tactical and strategic objectives.
4. Full accountability and KPI ownership of all critical numbers.
5. Manage and optimise all key transport management KPIs relating to delivery, compliance, H&S, and cost management.
6. Manage all systems, processes, procedures, and training related to all sites under your control.
7. Drive improved consistency of transport operational practice and performance, enabling collaboration and cross-functional best practice.
8. Seek to make continual improvements to core standards, processes, and practices.
9. Work closely with the Account Management team to drive a programme of enhanced ways of working, maximising efficiency whilst maintaining service and cost - including attendance to and production of customer MBR and QBR reporting packs.
10. Ensure service excellence through a culture of continuous improvement and an engaged team.
11. Develop, improve, and implement operations plans to meet company goals.
12. Ensure the training and development requirements of your direct reports are captured and delivered against a time-defined plan including any mandatory training.
13. Work in partnership with cross-functional teams to deliver required service, initiatives, and growth to customers.
14. Manage the transport budget and ensure that all transport costs are maintained through the management of transport KPIs.
15. Deliver best in class health & safety, wellbeing & sustainability standards.
16. Lead project work to support initiatives and growth.
17. Accountable for multiple sites/customer operational performance, employee engagement, and wellbeing as part of the Group Transport matrix model.
18. Create clear objectives, regular reviews, development support, and succession plans.
19. Create financial plans for increasing revenue margins and controlling costs.
20. Identify and implement transport improvement plans and optimisation projects.
21. Work closely with Finance functional teams to contribute to business financial forecasting and deliver targets across areas of responsibility.
22. Build and maintain robust relationships with your customers.
Experience, Skills and Attributes
1. Proven track record of delivering safe transport operations, underpinned by a behavioural-based safety culture, with clear consideration for colleague wellbeing.
2. Demonstrable, relevant management experience of leading teams responsible for delivering high-quality results to customers.
3. Ability to provide effective customer insight, reporting, feedback, and communication.
4. Strategic thinker with a deep appreciation of the fast-paced Transport industry, both open and closed book.
5. Consistent track record in delivering rounded business improvement and development.
6. Ability to use dashboards to drive performance measures and company growth.
7. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
8. Transport background, with an excellent understanding of the challenges, risks, opportunities, and legislation.
9. Excellent customer relationship management skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
10. Proven track record of building high-performing teams within a complex service delivery environment.
11. Strong commercial capabilities and contract knowledge and understanding.
12. Comprehensive operational knowledge gained within a large complex 3PL environment.
13. Proven experience in delivering results, creating opportunities for innovation, and managing change.
14. Strong leadership and communication skills for training and motivating teams, creating the vision for the future of the company.
15. High standards of integrity, leadership, and fairness at all times and be able to effectively coach, manage, and motivate staff to reach their full potential.
16. Lead and manage effective, multi-functional and diverse internal and external teams with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
17. Problem-solving for improving processes, increasing efficiency, service, and profits.
18. Knowledge of the industry's legal rules, guidelines, and diverse business principles and functions.
19. Demonstrate ability to engage at all levels.
20. Ability to develop people and identify and nurture future potential within their area of the business to ensure a robust people plan.
21. Driven and motivated self-starter.
22. Flexible location with UK travel required.
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Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country with 20,000 colleagues working across more than 200 sites.
Through a wealth of experience and knowledge, Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling, and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer dark stores; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.
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If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result, you should submit your CV as soon as possible!
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