General Manager Logistics

Job Description : GM LOGISTICS LONDON UK Must be eligible to work or apply for working rights in the UK A market leading Logistics business is recruiting a General Manager to head of their Distribution operation in the West London area. • 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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