£75,000 – £85,000

Oxfordshire

What are we recruiting for?

Join a leader in food logistics, renowned for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of manufacturing centres across the UK. As the General Manager, you will be at the helm of a new warehouse, steering day-to-day operations and aligning strategies with the company’s broader objectives. This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership, resource management, and continuous improvement, aimed at driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

What will you be doing?

• Leadership Impact: Lead, manage, and motivate a dedicated team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strategic Influence: Develop and implement strategic plans that align with overall business objectives, making data-driven decisions.
• Customer Engagement: Build strong customer relationships, upselling services through service excellence and effective communication.
• Innovation and Efficiency: Leverage technology and automation to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and navigate economic, technological, and regulatory changes.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee operational finances, develop annual forecasts and budgets, and create strategies to minimise stock loss and control costs.

What will you bring to the party?

• Proven background in overseeing logistics and transportation operations, ideally within the food sector.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with the capacity to motivate oneself and act proactively.
• Supportive individual capable of engaging with staff at all levels, with a drive to enhance processes.
• Flexible in a dynamic environment with adept management of a demanding workload.
• Strong communication skills at all levels, with the ability to influence, inspire, motivate, and mentor others.
• Excellent customer service skills and comfortable discussing conflict.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems and their application within the operational environment.