General Manager

Ref: 550781

Bristol, UK

£55,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Operations Leader
• Supply Chain Efficiency
• Stakeholder Management

About the candidate

A seasoned leader in transport, logistics, and warehousing management, this candidate brings over 20 years of industry experience. With strong strategic planning and operational execution abilities, they have demonstrated success in managing large teams and complex operations across multiple locations. The candidate has a background in supply chain management and holds an International Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence, ensuring a robust understanding of the regulatory and practical aspects of the industry.

What makes them great?

• Proven leadership: Managed over 100 employees, demonstrating significant leadership capabilities and achieving key organizational metrics and goals.
• Operational enhancement: Developed and executed logistics strategies that contributed to revenue growth and operational efficiencies. Reduced usage of agency drivers by 60%, significantly decreasing associated costs.
• Regulatory compliance expertise: Holds an International CPC license, ensuring all operations adhere to legal standards and practices. Streamlined operations to comply with ISO:9001 and BRCGS standards.
• Customer Service and Commercial Manager experience in the Transport Industry.

Areas of expertise

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Deep understanding of entire supply chains, from procurement through to delivery, ensuring efficiency and system integrity.
• Operational and Strategic Leadership: Proven track record in the leadership of large-scale operations, enhancing productivity and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Warehouse and Distribution Management: Extensive experience in the management of warehouse operations, optimizing space utilization and logistics for improved turnaround times.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Skilled in managing relationships with key business stakeholders to align operations with corporate goals.