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General Manager

Employer
Robert Walters Plc
Location
England, Devon
Salary
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum + Package
Closing date
23 Aug 2019

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Job Details

A blue chip Logistics Giant is recruiting a General Manager to lead their distribution operation in Exeter.

As the General Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

  • Effective leadership and management of the operational teams, including a dotted line management of the Transport Manager to ensure effective communication and collaboration on site-based activity
  • Delivery of a safe, secure, clean and consistent work environment for team members at both sites
  • Ensure team understand the critical impact of MHRA compliance & avoidance of audit non-conformance
  • Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Responsibility for all issues relating to Health & Safety and the Environment
  • Ensure compliance with seasonal planning processes and timelines
  • Ensure daily/weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplished
  • Translate, analyse and deliver customer needs through effective operational management
  • Maximise accuracy, productivity and space utilization
  • Actively champion a culture of continuous improvement & use of continuous improvement tools
  • Develop a culture of respect and high performance within your team
  • To actively work alongside direct and indirect internal and external stakeholders
  • Managing customer relationships

The ideal General Manager will have the following skills and experience:

  • Leadership experience of a fast paced and high-volume warehousing environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • A people's person with the ability to lead through engagement.
  • A track record in identifying talent and people development
  • Excellent influencing, motivation and communication skills
  • Able to deal with competing demands in a busy environment
  • Excellent ability to work with number and figures, commercial acumen
  • Experience of setting and managing operational budgets

Company

Robert Walters is a global, specialist professional recruitment consultancy, specialising in the recruitment of audit professionals.

We specialise in finding roles for accountants and finance professionals working across the UK. We recruit for a variety of businesses ranging from SMEs to FTSE listed blue-chip companies, banking and financial services, including large and boutique investment banks, retail banks, insurance companies and investment management firms as well as accountancy firms. 

Finding your ideal accountancy role in an audit function can be tough. Whether you are looking for a permanent or contract job, our consultants are specialists and we can offer you in-depth understanding of your career goals.

With our market intelligence, the latest salary information and career advice tailored specifically for accountants and finance professionals, we'll give you the help you need to secure your ideal job.

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