🚚 Role: General Manager (Warehouse & Transport)

🏢 Company: 3PL / FMCG Provider

📍 Location: Peterborough, UK

💰 Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Package

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving excellence in logistics and supply chain operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Client

Loom Talent are working with a forward-thinking 3PL provider, renowned for its commitment to delivering top-notch service through logistics solutions in the fast-moving world of FMCG.

As a key player in the industry, they operate a ranging service offering from bulk loads, multi-drop, temperature controlled distribution - with an ever expanding customer base now seeking a General Manager to join the company.

The Role

As the General Manager (Warehouse & Transport), you will play a pivotal role in overseeing end to end operations, leading a well-established Logistics operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing warehouse space totalling c. 50,000 sq. ft.
• Providing leadership support to the management team across the region - c.50+ vehicles and drivers.
• Management of a budget in excess of £5m per year.
• Lead all operational H&S and Compliance agendas across your region, whilst having a broader influence UK wide within the contract.
• Ensuring seamless coordination and optimisation of logistics operations from an internal synergy and continuous improvement perspective.
• Implementing best practices in warehouse and transport management, whilst ensuring sufficient usage of the WMS & TMS platforms.
• To help support and develop individuals, provide developmental opportunities within the business.
• Take ownership of the regions continuous improvement and network optimisation strategy.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications:

The successful candidate for the General Manager (Warehouse & Transport) position will possess:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• A National/International CPC qualification - Advantageous.
• Exposure to both Warehouse & Transport leadership roles - Essential.
• Past budget responsibility of over £3m - Essential.
• Proven experience in managing medium single site, or multi-site warehouse and transport operations - Essential.
• Lean Six Sigma or Prince2 Qualification - Advantageous.
• A true passion for people development, providing excellent service and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills and a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence.
• Able to commute to the Peterborough region for 5 x days per week - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package:

• Salary - £55,000 to £60,000 (DOE).
• Car Allowance / Company Car.
• Fuel Allowance.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• Holiday Package.
• Pension Contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Plus additional company benefits.