MRD Recruitment is actively looking for a General Manager on behalf of our Logistics Client. This role is based in Uddingston and will report into the Logistics Manager.
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the General Manager based in Uddingston, will lead the operation through effective leadership of the depot team. The General Manager position plays an influential role to liaise and network with other parts of the business, and is fully responsible and accountable for the people, service, cost, safety and quality performance of the depot.
General Manager (Uddingston) Responsibilities:
1. To create and deliver the budget and forecast as agreed with the Logistics Manager.
2. Monitor and maintain control of the depot cost base.
3. To ensure all financial, service and enquiry reports are completed within the agreed timescales.
4. To meet operational KPI targets.
5. To optimise network performance and cost effectiveness through design and monitoring of challenging KPI's implemented through the operational management teams.
6. To develop resources within the area of accountability, manage talent and develop succession plans to ensure operational capability is sustainable.
7. To provide leadership to depot teams, ensuring individuals are engaged, motivated and committed to operate as a high performance and fully accountable management team.
8. To communicate effectively with all depot staff, especially...