Job Description
Client Overview
Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively engaged by a well-known 3PL Logistics provider, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative Warehousing & Transport solutions across the UK.
The group boasts an already impressive UK customer portfolio spanning; Food, FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion & General Merchandise.
The Role
The Senior General Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across a key UK DC operation, operating within a multi-user client base.
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 UK Operations Director (or similar).
* 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 250+ employees) through managerial & operational leads as 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, 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, 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 Successful Candidate
* A Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain Background - Essential.
* 8+ Years proven General Management / Head of Department leadership experience across Warehouse & Transport operations within a 3PL / FMCG / Food environment – Essential.
* Previous budgetary responsibility across large sized DC operations in excess of +£50m – Essential.
* 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 the Spalding (PE11) area 5 days per week - Essential.
Salary & Benefits Package
* Salary - £80,000 to £100,000.
* Company Car / Car Allowance.
* Company Bonus Scheme.
* 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
* Fantastic Pension Contributions.
* Private Healthcare.
* Annual Salary Life Assurance.
* Plus additional company benefits.
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