Operations/General Manager

Ref: 130997

Swindon

£60,000

• Permanent
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership And Team Development
• Cost Efficiency

About the candidate

A dynamic Depot General Manager boasting extensive experience in depot management, KPI achievement, and cost reduction strategies across various high-turnover parcel and mail companies in the UK. The candidate has excelled in roles that demanded stringent compliance with health and safety, transport regulations, and customer satisfaction. They have consistently demonstrated capability in enhancing operational efficiencies, managing large teams, and improving service delivery standards.

Through their tenure, they have been instrumental in steering complex logistics operations and have a proven track record of boosting performance metrics and achieving substantial cost savings.

What makes them great?

• Managed the daily operations of a major logistics hub, processing 45,000-50,000 parcels per day, where they were the first to achieve top green ratings in daily and weekly KPI national scorecards.
• Successfully drove cost reductions, achieving a 50% budget saving at a critical operational site through strategic overhaul and efficiency improvements.
• Obtained 18 months in a row GREEN (97%) for Health & Safety Site Audit.
• Maintaining 95% average on H&S, Transport & Site compliance audits

Areas of expertise

• Operational Management: Expertise in running high-capacity logistics hubs, managing both the operational workflow and strategic administration.
• Cost Reduction and Budget Management: Adept at piloting cost-savings initiatives and rigorous budget management, essential in high-turnover environments.
• Team Leadership and Development: Skilled in leading, training, and motivating multi-disciplinary teams to exceed corporate objectives.
• Client Relations and Stakeholder Management: Proficient in managing client relationships and negotiations, critical for maintaining service excellence and business growth.