Warehouse General Manager - Chilled Food

Location Market Harborough
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £55000 - £65000 per annum + Benefits
Contact email: team@indigosearch.co.uk
Job ref: 30201_1626264889
Published: almost 3 years ago
Startdate: ASAP

Reporting into the Operations Director, this role would suit a Warehouse General Manager, General Manager, Site Manager, Logistics Manager or Distribution Centre Manager with experience of managing fast-paced and dynamic operations.

THE ROLE:

  • Management of all warehouse functions - including Pick/Pack, Despatch, Quality Control, Inventory and Health & Safety.
  • This position will be working within a temperature controlled Chilled Food site.
  • Account Management of clients in a pro-active manner.
  • Direct Management responsibility of a supervisory team of 8 people and indirect management of a team of up to 250.
  • Management of a budget of £10 million P&L.
  • Hands-on & front foot leadership will be required as this is an extremely fast-paced and demanding 24/7 Logistics operation.
  • Engagement, Coaching and Mentoring of your team.
  • Suggesting & Leading CI within your operation.
  • This position will link in with the Transport, Commercial & Finance teams on a regular basis.

THE PERSON:

  • Warehouse General Manager, General Manager, Site Manager, Logistics Manager or Distribution Centre Manager with Chilled Food Warehouse Management experience - ESSENTIAL
  • 3PL Logistics experience - HIGHLY DESIRABLE
  • Overall management responsibility for at least 200 heads or more.
  • Able to liaise with and work alongside demanding clients within a demanding sector.
  • P&L experience of £5 million or more.
  • Front-foot & hands-on leadership style.
  • Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
  • Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
  • Strives for operational excellence and sets your teams high standards.
  • Engaging and coaching style.
  • The successful person will need to be able to commute to Market Harborough - but also across the Midlands if required.

If this role is of interest, please apply (ideally with a Word format CV)

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