General Manager
Ref: 217484
Redditch
£80,000
- Permanent
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Leadership
- Project Management
About the candidate
A seasoned professional with extensive experience in senior logistics and general management roles, currently engaged at a leading company in the UK's pallet and container pooling service industry. Possessing over 25 years of management experience, mostly in the logistics sector, the candidate has demonstrated prowess in operational management, strategic planning, and business improvement, bridging the gap between operational excellence and strategic growth. With a robust background in roles requiring full P&L accountability, leadership of large teams, and the implementation of complex projects and continuous improvement initiatives, the candidate represents a powerful asset for driving business transformation and operational efficiency in any logistics and distribution-focused company.
What makes them great?
- Strategic Implementation: Played a strategic role in the successful delivery of a new WMS on time and within budget, demonstrating ability to manage complex projects effectively.
- Operational Excellence: Achieved an operational delivery that resulted in a sales growth of approximately 30% in 2020.
- Leadership Impact: Led the recruitment and engagement of a large workforce across multiple management levels, enhancing productivity and morale.
- Cost Management: Managed site cost budgets effectively, overseeing large operational budgets and ensuring financial discipline.
- Continuous Improvement: Initiated and implemented continuous improvement programs that led to substantial operational efficiencies and cost savings.
Areas of expertise
- Operational and P&L Management: Extensive experience managing large-scale logistics operations, including full P&L responsibility for significant distribution centres.
- Project Management: Proven track record in leading successful projects, including the implementation of new Warehousing Management Systems and site expansions.
- Business Improvement: Skilled in cultural change management, process improvement, and achieving operational efficiencies through strategic initiatives and lean methodologies.
- Employee Leadership and Development: Strong leadership capabilities demonstrated by managing and developing teams of up to 550 members during peak operations, focusing on training and career development.