The Company
Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively engaged by an established global 3PL provider on a Warehouse General Manager vacancy, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative warehousing solutions across the UK.
The business boasts an already impressive UK customer portfolio spanning; Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion and FMCG.
The Role
The Warehouse General Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across a key UK DC operation in Redditch, Worcestershire operating within a Multi-User, Open & Closed Book, c.250,000+ sq. ft. site.
This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Reporting Line: Reporting to the Regional Logistics Director.
* Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects.
* Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective site operational team (up to 600+ employees) through managerial direct reports.
* Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
* Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational site budget in excess of £40m, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.
* Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
* Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
* Innovation: Support the business appetite to drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
* Supplier Relationships: Manage UK commercial relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services.
The Candidate
The successful candidate for the Warehouse General Manager opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:
* A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
* A minimum of 5+ years General Manager / Senior General Manager / Regional General Manager experience - Essential.
* Proven 3PL experience required, with Multi-User preferable - Essential.
* Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations in excess of £25m -Advantageous.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
* Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market.
* An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges.
* Commutable to Redditch, Worcestershire 5 x days per week - Essential.
The Package
* Salary - £70,000 to £75,000.
* Car Allowance (£5,000).
* 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
* Matched Pension Contributions.
* Private Health Care.
* 2 x Annual Salary Life Assurance.
* Plus additional company benefits.