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Form of workGeneral Manager (Operations) - Distribution - Northampton - Up to £90,000 + Package
About the Company
Our client is committed to delivering excellence in logistics. As the General Manager of the Northampton depot, you will lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced, multi-customer operation serving both B2B and B2C customers. The focus is on exceeding customer expectations, driving high standards across the site and growing the business.
General Manager - The Rewards
- Competitive salary up to £90K
- Car/allowance
- Management bonus up to 20%
- Friendly, safety-first working environment.
- Company pension scheme and generous holidays.
- Cycle to work scheme and employee benefits platform.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Training enrichment and multi-skilling in a dynamic working environment.
General Manager - Requirements
- Proven General Manager experience in a high-volume, omni-channel, multi-customer operation.
- Inclusive leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating management teams to achieve personal and contractual KPIs.
- Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective communication channels with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Experience in stakeholder management and building effective working relationships with customers.
- Budgetary and financial controls experience, including Closed Book contracts and customer reviews.
- Passion for delivering continuous improvement initiatives.
- Adaptability and experience with various warehouse management systems.
- Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation during peak periods.
General Manager - Responsibilities
- Provide on-site operational leadership and accountability for the Northampton depot, overseeing a team of approximately 300 colleagues.
- Ensure the ongoing operation consistently exceeds customer requirements in terms of service, financial goals, KPIs, and operational standards.
- Champion a culture of safety, health, and environmental excellence, embedding a mindset of safety in all activities.
- Motivate and develop the site management team and colleagues, driving excellence on a day-to-day basis.
- Drive high levels of employee engagement and maintain the site's excellent reputation within the local community.
- Proactively seek out initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities to add value to our customers' business plans and supply chain strategies.
- Operate in a "Closed Book" environment, making key decisions and driving performance to achieve success.
- Foster a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement by implementing appropriate methodologies
- consistently. If you feel that your experience, skills and characteristics are suitable for this role please apply today.
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