General Manager

Job Description : GM LONDON UK ( OPEN TO NATIONALITIES OUTSIDE THE UK IF THEY MATCH VISA CRITERIA) A market leading Logistics business is recruiting a General Manager to head of their Distribution operation in the West London area. As the General Manager, you will have the following responsibilities: Effective leadership and management of the operational teams, including a dotted line management of the Transport Manager to ensure effective communication and collaboration on site-based activity Delivery of a safe, secure, clean and consistent work environment for team members at both sites Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) Responsibility for all issues relating to Health & Safety and the Environment Ensure compliance with seasonal planning processes and timelines Ensure daily/weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplished Translate, analyse and deliver customer needs through effective operational management Maximise accuracy, productivity and space utilization Actively champion a culture of continuous improvement & use of continuous improvement tools Develop a culture of respect and high performance within your team To actively work alongside direct and indirect internal and external stakeholders Managing customer relationships Leadership experience of a fast paced and high-volume warehousing operation with a diverse product range Experience of managing home delivery transport operations would be highly advantages Has managed a minimum of headcount of circa 100 staff A track record in successfully driving change Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills A people’s person with the ability to lead through engagement A track record in identifying talent and people development Excellent influencing, motivation and communication skills Able to deal with competing demands in a busy environment Excellent ability to work with number and figures, commercial acumen Experience of setting and managing operational budgets

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