General Manager

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Full time
Location: Banbury
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Job offered by: Austin Fraser
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General Manager - Food Logistics / Warehouse - Banbury

Join a leader in food logistics, renowned for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of manufacturing centres across the UK. As the General Manager, you will be at the helm of a new warehouse in Banbury, steering day-to-day operations and aligning strategies with the company's broader objectives. This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership, resource management, and continuous improvement, aimed at driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Why This Role Stands Out

Leadership Impact:

Lead, manage, and motivate a dedicated team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Strategic Influence:

Develop and implement strategic plans that align with overall business objectives, making data-driven decisions. Customer Engagement:

Build strong customer relationships, upselling services through service excellence and effective communication. Innovation and Efficiency:

Leverage technology and automation to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and navigate economic, technological, and regulatory changes. Operational Excellence:

Oversee operational finances, develop annual forecasts and budgets, and create strategies to minimise stock loss and control costs.

Key Responsibilities Adhere to the company's values and ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies and legislation. Utilise the HR Management System and abide by customer rules and standards. Support continuous improvement initiatives and work towards business KPIs. Foster a commercial understanding among colleagues and deliver a culture of 'right first time'. Act as an escalation point, executing sound judgement and business acumen. Manage, monitor, and evaluate suppliers and service providers in line with service level agreements. Present operational performance evaluations to the Directors.

Ideal Candidate Profile Proven background in overseeing logistics and transportation operations, ideally within the food sector. Enthusiastic self-starter with the capacity to motivate oneself and act proactively. Supportive individual capable of engaging with staff at all levels, with a drive to enhance processes. Flexible in a dynamic environment with adept management of a demanding workload. Strong communication skills at all levels, with the ability to influence, inspire, motivate, and mentor others. Excellent customer service skills and comfortable discussing conflict. Understanding of Quality Management Systems and their application within the operational environment.

Take the next step in your career, where your leadership and strategic vision will drive the future of food logistics. Apply now to make a lasting impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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