General Manager in Northampton - CV-Library

Global Distribution Business
Opportunity to drive real change and transformation within a rapidly growing business.

EA First have exclusively partnered with a Global Distribution business in their search for a General Manager within their award winning DC based in Northampton. The business has experienced significant growth over the last 3 years and continue to attract blue-chip clients along the way.

Fantastic opportunity to join a business that is looking to embrace change and new technology as well as driving cultural transformation across the site.

As General Manager you will be responsible for managing the day to day activities of a complex multi-user distribution centre based in Northampton.

Ensure the smooth running of the warehouse operations including financial management, performance management and H&S.
Provide strong visible leadership in order to ultimately manage all staff through performance, management and training
Manage the product, the clients and the customer's customers from the point the product enters the facility until it arrives at its ultimate destination.
Ensure cases handled, labour turnover, customer service levels, carrier management and profitability are measured through continuous improvement in KPIs.
Performance review internally of site and business, along with customers' expectations against targets achieved.
Constantly review, communicate and improve performance, both business and customer
Responsible for profit and loss and budget setting for the site.
Leadership of all aspects of Health & Safety compliance
Act as a champion to all company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance across the workforce
Effectively communicate across all departments and sites, actively involving the workforce through regular reviews and management meetings and head office reporting
Maintain a high standard of repair and maintenance both of the fabric of the building and of all equipment

A minimum of 5+ years Contract Logistics experience at General Manager or Site Manager level.
Previous contract logistics experience within Retail, Technology or e-Commerce is advantageous.
Experience of managing budgets of up to £3M - £5m pa.
Experience of project managing and leading a start up operation would be a distinct advantage.
You will be confident and able to build rapport, develop relationships with customers both internal and external.
You will be able to recognise opportunities and synergies to enhance the relationship with the customer and be able to maintain and develop business growth opportunities.
You must have the energy, determination and commitment to operate in an environment where regular customer contact and scrutiny is the norm and the highest level of customer service is non-negotiable.
Have managed in excess of 200+ employees indirectly.
You should be able to demonstrate skills in the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives using lean processes.
IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications.
Experience of Six Sigma or Lean methodologies would be advantageous.
Some exposure to working with Automation would be advantageous.
Prince2 methodologies would be advantageous.
Must be commutable to and from Northampton.

£70,000 - £80,000 + competitive benefits package.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy