AddressAbout The Role
Are you an experienced General Manger or Operations Manager looking for your next step? Then this role could be for you!
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of employees across warehouse and transport to ensure a high-quality service to our customers. This role is based in Birmingham, within one of the larger automation branches that has a strategic ambition and potential for significant growth; you will be required to operate in line with business strategy to support transformational change and increase profitability against all KPI’s. Working as part of a large branch network, you will work collaboratively alongside the General Manager population and other group functions such as sales, HR, and finance.
AAH are the leading pharmaceutical supplier in the UK, we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good. By working for AAH, you’ll have access to training and development programmes at all stages of your career through one of our many pathways; whether it’s a step into management, a regional role, or even at our Head office - the opportunities are endless.
- 28 days holiday rising to a maximum of 33 days
- Company Sick Pay
- Pension Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Death in Service
- Discounted Shopping Platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A full range of development opportunities including apprenticeships, on the job training and management qualifications, including our step into management programme, regional or even Head office roles- the opportunities are endless
- Onsite parking with excellent working conditions and transport links. (Check out the map to find our exact location).
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced General Manager who has operated within a fast-paced distribution business who puts the customer at the heart of all they do. You will have demonstrable experience of managing change programmes, driving excellence and growing an operation. With a passion for people, you will demonstrate your ability to develop teams, work collaboratively across multiple functions and build strong and lasting relationships with customers. As a commercially astute and driven individual, you will be comfortable managing a large P&L and identifying risks and opportunities within the operation. Ideally you will also have experience of working within a unionised environment and collaborating with union representatives.
About Us
You will play an essential role within the AAH branch helping us to be the largest distributor of pharmaceutical and healthcare products to our customers. we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference working with our ICARE values to create a culture we can be proud of. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
