Company description:
XPO, Inc
Job description:
Logistics done differently.
Our business is growing, and we are calling all high achieving managers, if you have a solid transport background, experience in managing dedicated transport solutions for retails customers across multiple sites, a good understanding of operational cost and are astute at managing a P&L - we want to hear from you!
We are currently recruiting for a Regional General Manager; you will be responsible for leading the transport operations and commercials for three retail customers. Working closely with your team to deliver excellent service in a fast-changing environment. There will be regular interaction with your customers. We need commercially astute, dynamic leaders who want to be part of a growing business.
Pay, benefits and more:
We are looking to offer a salary of c£50,000 + company car/allowance. You will have access to private medical cover, a variety of high street discounts, as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, a wellbeing offering and a range of other benefits – ask us about this!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
* You will be accountable for the operational & financial performance of 3 dedicated transport contracts in the retail sector operating across 5 locations nationally.
* Promote a safety culture throughout the operation, leading by example and actively participating and supporting safety campaigns and initiatives.
* Provide operational leadership to the team of Contract Managers by setting achievable goals and encouraging innovation.
* Develop a clear understanding of open and closed book financial and operational metrics to ensure the contract profitability targets and customers budgets are met.
* Actively champion engagement and welfare across the sites with focus on colleague retention and minimal attrition.
* Interaction with internal and external customers to understand their requirements and identify opportunities to expand current relationships.
* Ensure sites are compliant with all legislative and internal processes and procedures, taking timely and appropriate action where this is not the case.
* Encourage and support development and progression within the team and devise a clear succession plan across each site.
* Lead the continuous improvement agenda across your contracts, ensuring annual gainshare targets are achieved to deliver benefit to customers and XPO.
* Active participation in existing daily processes including Night Network calls, finance reviews & QSHE meetings.
What you need to succeed at XPO:
* Senior management experience within the transport / logistics sector
* Dedicated transport solution operational knowledge
* Experience in managing multiple sites, at least 3 or 4.
* Retail sector experience would be an advantage.
* Proven capability to create high performance teams in a number of scenarios such as new business implementation, operational improvement
* Ability to build strong and lasting commercial relationships
* Open and closed book operations management
* Demonstrable commercial and financial acumen
* Proven leadership ability
* Ability to manage multiple reporting lines effectively
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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