Do you have strong site management experience in a large-scale distribution operation? Are you a confident leader with a keen eye for detail and eagerness for continuous improvement? Are you commercially focused with the ability to drive change and operational improvements?
Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a General Manager to join our team in Sherburn in Elmet, supporting our customer Sainsbury's. As a General Manager, you will provide inspirational leadership and management for the fast‑paced site in Sherburn in Elmet while continuing to develop added value to customer propositions in order to strengthen organisational dependencies and partnerships.
This is a full time, permanent position and even though contracted Monday to Friday, 08:00 till 17:00, this is a 24/7 operation, and you'll need to offer a level of flexibility in terms of working hours – no two weeks are the same, this is logistics after all!
Pay, benefits and more:
We're looking to offer a salary of up to £100,000.00 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company car or car allowance of £595.00 per calendar month plus a performance‑related bonus, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
What you'll do on a typical day:
* Manage the site's leadership teams, achieving operational delivery performance and adherence to all company and customer/site KPI's
* Liaise and build rapport with the customer to allow for collaborative working and the defining of shared goals and objectives
* Lead the change management on site, with a focus on CI, health and safety
* Maintain effective and open communication links positively encouraging teamwork
What you need to succeed at GXO
* Significant experience in a fast‑moving logistics environment; previous grocery experience would be preferred
* Strong financial acumen - you'll be accountable for a multi‑million‑pound budget
* Ability to coach and develop senior managers along with experience of managing trade union relationships
* Experience in a customer‑facing role, with exposure to project management, driving change and implementing a CI culture
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.
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