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General Manager

Employer
Michael Page Logistics
Location
England, West Midlands, Walsall
Salary
£70000 - £80000 per annum + Bonus/ PHC / Pension/ 25 days + BH
Closing date
22 Dec 2021

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Sector
Transport & Logistics
Responsibilities
Supply Chain / Logistics
Position/Level
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

- Are you looking for a New role to run a large National Centre?

- Excellent opportunity to lead and develop a challenging Warehouse & Transport operation

Client Details

My client are based within the Logistics Distribution and Supply chain Sector, they are a large FMCG Distributor for a well know retailer and have a great brand name, based in Walsall.

Description

The General Manager will be responsible for;

  • Report into the Regional Director
  • Oversee the day to day Warehouse & Transport duties within a 500,000 sq. ft. Distribution facility in Walsall
  • Be responsible for up to 700+ heads on site, managed through 3 direct reports at a Shift Manager / Shift Supervisor level.
  • Work with key stakeholders both internally and externally including; Transport, 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 and hit the ground running

Profile

The successful candidate for the General Manager will have the following skills and experiences:

  • A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background
  • Have worked for a Warehouse & Transport Environment
  • Have managed in excess of 300+ staff previously.
  • CPC Qualified
  • Experience within a service industry - Advantageous.
  • Experience on managing budgets
  • Have good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be results driven and commercially minded.
  • Be commutable to Walsall.

This candidate may have worked within a; Site Manager, Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Depot Manager, Site Manager or General Manager role previously.

Job Offer

The successful General Manager will receive;

Salary - £70,000 - £80,000

Car Allowance - £6,000

PHC + Family

Pension

Life Assurance

Company

Michael Page has successfully grown over the past 30 years and we are continuing to grow, as shown by our ever expanding sectors. Our logistics team are the latest to thrive as their own sector after having lived under the umbrella of procurement and supply chain.

Due to an increase in job vacancies in the logistics industry, as well as a high level of talent emerging, Michael Page is proud to reveal its new logistics sector.

Although the sector is new, Michael Page has always had a dedicated logistics team who work together with candidates to deliver the best results. We recruit a variety of roles including: 

  • General managers
  • Warehouse managers 
  • Transport managers
  • Solutions and network designers

We also work with an extensive client base to advise and develop appropriate recruitment processes to secure the right talent for their organisation.

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