Regional General Manager
East Midlands / North West
Competitive salary / benefits including car allowance, private health cover, pension

What this role is:

An opportunity to join a multiple award-winning, progressive logistics service provider with an impressive track record in sustainable operations.  You’ll lead and manage the development of all aspects of logistics operations across three sites (2 x East Midlands, 1 x North West), developing your teams and delivering consistently excellent financial performance.  You’ll ensure that the business continues to deliver added value to its customers through continuous improvement initiatives, strong relationships and customer service excellence.  Areas of accountability will include:

?    Leadership and Strategy Execution: Lead and inspire a large team across multiple sites to achieve operational targets and strategic goals aligned with the company's vision and values.
?    Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient and effective warehouse operations, optimising workflows and resource allocation to meet customer demands and business objectives.
?    People and Development: Foster a positive and engaging work culture centered around our operational pillars. Implement strategies for talent development, coaching, and succession planning to nurture a high-performing team.
?    Health and Safety: Prioritize and enforce rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
?    Customer Service: Drive a customer-centric approach, continuously enhancing service levels and responsiveness to exceed customer expectations.
?    Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, implementing initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and streamline processes.
?    Financial Management: Oversee the financial performance of sites, managing budgets, analysing P&L statements, and implementing strategies to maximise profitability.

What you’ll bring to the table:

Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally gained across multiple logistics operations.  Preferred experience is from within 3PL shared-user warehousing operations.  Also: 

•    Strong knowledge of logistics operations, supply chain management and warehouse processes
•    Proven experience in a senior management role within warehousing, logistics, distribution or supply chain operations.
•    Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
•    Cost-focused, experience of implementing operational efficiencies to reduce cost and ensure a lean operation whilst providing the best service possible to each client
•    Proficiency in financial analysis and budget management.
•    Strong influencing and motivational abilities.
•    Excellent client relationship-building skills
•    A strong commercial focus, with an instinctive “feel” for numbers and what is profitable
•    Previous experience of WMS systems / TMS systems.  Excellent IT skills and analytical abilities
•    Health & Safety driven – ideally with a recognised qualification (IOSH)

What’s on offer:

•    Excellent remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience
•    Comprehensive benefits package including car allowance/company car, private health insurance, pension
•    Opportunities for career growth and professional development
•    An opportunity to lead established operations with scope for development
•    The chance to join a business that continues to lead the way in sustainability in logistics operations