General Manager / Operations Director - Transport
General Manager / Operations Director - Transport
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Divisional Director - Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing & Built Environment at Gleeson Recruitment Group
General Manager / Operations Director - Transport
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the operational and commercial success of a fast-paced SME Transport and Storage business. The role is Midlands based, working as part of a UK-wide network and for an organisation who provide both dedicated Transport, spot haulage and palletised distribution on behalf of a range of different clients.
Ensuring operational best practice and efficiencies is a key part of this role to deliver exceptional customer service whilst running the Transport fleet in the most optimal way possible through effective routing and asset utilisation. In addition to running the operations side of the business, you will also take responsibility for other central functions such as Finance, HR and Health and Safety. Identifying new business development opportunities from existing customers as well as supporting the sales team with new business will also be a key part of this role.
The successful candidate will be a Transport Operations professional, with strong experience operating in a general haulage and pallet network environment. Additional requirements are :
* Experience working in a SME organisation with financial and P&L responsibility.
* Significant evidence of running profitable and efficient transport operations.
* Strong understanding of Transport related IT systems and planning tools
* Exceptional people management and leadership skills
* A thorough understanding of Transport regulation, compliance and Health and Safety.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Distribution
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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