Warehouse Site General Manager
19 days ago
Rugby
Role: Warehouse Site General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics Company: Leading Global 3PL Contract Logistics Provider. Location: Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2JR Salary & Benefits: £85,000 - £95,000 + Company Car Allowance, Bonus & Package. The Company Loom Talent are proud to have been exclusively appointed to lead the hiring strategy for a new site start up in Rugby. Our client, a leading global 3PL contract logistics provider are actively sourcing an experienced Warehouse biased General Manager with reputable experience across 3PL operations or fast paced Retail / E-Commerce. This is an urgent requirement with a go-live pending therefore on this occasion a candidate available at a reduced or immediate notice period would be looked upon favourably. The Role The Warehouse Site General Manager will play a critical role in designing, maintaining and leading all site based activity across what will be a key UK DC operation in Rugby, Warwickshire. This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation. Key Responsibilities • Reporting Line: Reporting to the UK Logistics Director., • Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects., • Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective site operational team (up to 700+ employees) through managerial direct reports., • Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction., • Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational site budget in excess of +£30m, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality., • Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the sites approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring new site standardisation., • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice., • Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness., • Innovation: Support the business appetite in time to drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction., • Supplier Relationships: Play a key role in managing the UK commercial customer relationship, along with key suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services. The Candidate The successful candidate for the Warehouse Site General Manager opportunity will have the following skills and experiences: • A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential., • A minimum of 5+ years General Manager / Senior General Manager / Regional General Manager / Head of Operations or even Operations Director experience - Essential., • Proven 3PL Warehousing experience required -Advantageous., • Exposure to a successful & sizeable start up operations - Advantageous., • Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations in excess of +£30m - Essential., • Awareness to Semi-Automation & Robotics -AMR's,AGV's - Advantageous but not essential., • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential., • Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Essential., • An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential., • Commutable to Rugby area 5 x days per week - Essential. The Package • Salary - £85,000 to £95,000., • Company Car Allowance., • Company Bonus Scheme., • 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays., • Pension Contributions., • Private Health Care., • Annual Salary Life Assurance., • Plus, additional company benefits.