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General Manager

Employer
Michael Page Logistics
Location
England, Kent
Salary
£80000 - £90000 per annum
Closing date
30 Jun 2022

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

Job Details

A General Manager is required to lead a fast paced and high profile distribution operation for a leading logistics business in Kent.

Client Details

Our client is a market leading logistics business.

Description

Reporting in to the Operations Director, the General Manager forms an integral part of the senior leadership team of our client. Based in Kent, you will be responsible for the overall operational, financial and people performance on site, alongside the development and execution of the business plan against customer, financial, internal business process, people and H&S metrics. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee a warehouse operation of c250+ heads.
  • Own the P&L and make commercial decisions to support high levels of performance.
  • Lead, inspire and develop the leadership team on site and promote core values and high performance throughout the operation.
  • Ensure quick and smart decision making to ensure commercial and customer needs are met.
  • Be able to juggle the needs of a variety of customers within a shared user operation.
  • Demonstrate agility in order to manage the ever changing needs of the site and customers.

Profile

As the General Manager you will live within a commuting distance of our clients operation in Kent and be able to demonstrate the following experience:

  • Previous experience as a site General Manager or site leadership role.
  • Closed book contract experience is essential.
  • Excellent operational knowledge and understanding of specific customer, systems and procedures.
  • Direct experience of P&L management and budget ownership.
  • A strategic and continuous improvement approach to operations management.
  • Customer facing experience.
  • A commercial approach to tackling operational challenges.
  • Demonstrable experience in engaging and coaching large teams through direct and indirect reporting lines.
  • A track record of successful people development.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Job Offer

A competitive basic salary of £80,000 to £90,000 + a leadership benefits package will be on offer for the successful candidate

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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