General Manager

The General Manager will be responsible for

• Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all UK business operational activities, including 1m sq. ft. of warehousing, 40 vehicles, ongoing delivery of the operational growth strategy, continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Reporting Structure: Report to the Business Unit Director
• Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective UK operational team (200+ employees) through Head of & Manager level direct reports.
• Business Growth: An awareness of the potential challenges new site start up launches can have on collective culture is important to this client.
• Client Relationships: Maintain and develop an already impressive multi-user customer base.
• Budget Responsibility: Develop and manage the operational budget in excess of £10m, 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: Drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Stakeholder Management: Align objectives, seek resolutions and drive success with UK& International peers.