Assistant General Manager

This is a rewarding opportunity for an Assistant General Manager to grow and develop within a leading logistics business.

Client Details

Our client is a leading logistics business with sites nationally.

Description

The Assistant General Manager will be responsible for providing the operational leadership to a large scale logistics operation. Reporting into the General Manager, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing an active leadership style in driving site performance, staff engagement and future site development.
• Accountability for site performance, including achievement of agreed customer KPIs, delivering site budget, financial results and other internal KPIs.
• Developing and implementing LEAN strategies to increase efficiency and service quality.
• Managing relationships with key internal stakeholders and partners.
• Leading commercial reviews with the customer.
• Leading the overall approach to resource planning and management.
• Taking full responsibility for managing and running a safe site and ensuring a 'Safety 1st Culture'.

Profile

The successful Assistant General Manager will live within a commuting distance of our client's operation in Hertfordshire and should be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Direct management of a large scale warehouse operation.
• Experience of driving high performance through an automated or semi-automated operation.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Previous P&L and budget management experience.
• Open book contract experience is advantageous.
• A strong focus on driving a continuous improvement approach.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range of £65,000 to £70,000
• Bonus scheme
• Car or car allowance
• Pension contributions
• Discounted healthcare
• 25 days annual leave