Assistant General Manager
hace 10 días
Cambridge
Assistant General Manager Cambridgeshire £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits A major UK logistics operation is seeking an experienced and ambitious Assistant General Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale, fast-paced warehousing contract across two nearby sites in Cambridgeshire. This is a high-profile operational leadership role within a complex ambient food environment, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact within a business undergoing substantial operational transformation and growth. The Opportunity Reporting into the Regional General Manager, you will play a critical role in driving operational performance, leading change initiatives, and helping build a high-performing management culture across two warehouse operations. The wider operation handles significant annual throughput and is heavily focused on data-led decision making, automation projects, systems implementation, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a hands-on operational leader who can hit the ground running, bring structure and presence to a developing team, and help reduce the day-to-day operational burden on the senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities • Support the leadership and performance of two warehouse sites operating under the same customer contract, • Drive operational excellence across a multi-user, case-pick, consolidation-focused environment, • Lead and motivate operational teams through a significant programme of change management, • Embed a culture of accountability, performance measurement, and data-driven decision making, • Support ongoing automation initiatives and technology adoption across the operation, • Work closely with senior leadership to improve efficiency, service delivery, and operational stability, • Help build and develop a newly formed management structure and team culture, • Contribute to systems and process improvements including WMS and AI-driven platform implementationAbout You We are looking for an individual with strong operational presence, leadership maturity, and the ability to influence and inspire teams within a demanding logistics environment. You will ideally have: • Proven leadership experience within logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations, • Strong change management capability, • Excellent people leadership and motivational skills, • A data-driven mindset with strong systems and computer literacy, • Experience working with SAP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), • Exposure to automation projects or operational technology implementation, • The ability to operate effectively within a fast-moving, high-pressure environment, • A long-term mindset and desire to grow within the business over the next 10-15 yearsThe Operation, • Ambient food warehousing environment, • High-complexity, case-pick and consolidation operation, • Two-site responsibility within close proximity, • Large-scale contract with significant operational volume, • Major investment in systems, automation, and AI-driven platforms This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious operational leader looking to step into a highly visible role with genuine long-term progression potential. To apply or find out more, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.