Warehouse Site General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics

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Role: Warehouse Site General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics.
Company: Leading Global 3PL Contract Logistics Provider.
Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire (LE17).
Salary & Benefits: £75,000 - £85,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance, Bonus & Package.
The Company
Loom Talent are proud to have been exclusively appointed to lead the hiring strategy for a new site start up in Lutterworth.
Our client, a leading global 3PL contract logistics provider are actively needing to source a full leadership and management structure for a prestigious existing customer. This role will be responsible for the hiring of some 50 Managers for the facility in a timely fashion with a go-live fast approaching.
Operating within a dedicated customer facility in excess of 600,000 sq. ft. working to a site wide shift pattern of fixed AM & PM 4 on 4 off shifts (aside this role), with a projected headcount of 1,000 in peak periods.
The Role
The Warehouse Site General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics will play a critical role in designing, maintaining and leading all site based activity across what will be a key UK DC operation in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.
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 UK Operations 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 1,000+ 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 sites approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring 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 in time to drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Supplier Relationships: Play a key role in managing the UK commercial customer relationship, along with key suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services.
The Candidate
The successful candidate for the Warehouse Site General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics 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 / Head of Operations or even Operations Director experience - Essential. Proven 3PL Warehousing experience required - Advantageous. Exposure to a successful & sizeable start up operations - Advantageous. Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations in excess of +£30m - Essential. Awareness to Semi-Automation & Robotics -AMR's,AGV's - Advantageous. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential. Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Essential. An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential. Commutable to Lutterworth area 5 x days per week - Essential.
The Package
Salary - £75,000 to £85,000. Company Car / Car Allowance. Company Bonus Scheme. 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays. 5% Matched Pension Contributions. Private Health Care. Annual Salary Life Assurance. Plus, additional company benefits
Location:
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Salary:
£75,000 - £85,000 /annum Car / Allowance, Bonus & Benefits
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Distribution

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