General Manager
About the role
As General Manager , you will be accountable for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of our Distribution Centre. This is a senior leadership position with full responsibility for warehousing and transport operations, people management, compliance, financial control, and continuous improvement.
Reporting into senior leadership, you will have full P&L and site responsibility , ensuring that operational performance, service delivery, and cost control are consistently achieved while developing high-performing teams and a strong safety-first culture.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic oversight with operational excellence, driving performance while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and company standards.
About Bestway
Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion. Starting off as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors. The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan.
Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway Group was founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman. Serving over 12 million customers and employing over 28,000 individuals, the Group supports and serves communities through its operations across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East
Responsibilities:
Provide overall leadership and accountability for the Distribution Centre, ensuring delivery against all operational, financial, and service KPIs
Lead warehousing and transport operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and customer service excellence
Maintain full compliance with DVSA, health & safety, and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across people, process, systems, and cost control
Own workforce planning, staffing levels, and labour budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without Compromising service
Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing management team and operational workforce
Ensure accurate performance reporting, shift management, and productiv...
General Manager in Northampton employer: Bestway Group
Bestway Group is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture in Kingswood. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while enjoying a positive atmosphere that prioritises customer satisfaction. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement, making it a rewarding place to work for those seeking meaningful employment.
