General Manager, Contract Logistics in Northampton

General Manager, Contract Logistics in Northampton

Northampton Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to optimise logistics operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Company: Join a leading logistics company focused on innovation and growth.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced leave, wellness support, and pension scheme.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a supportive and engaging workplace.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in management and logistics, with strong communication and people skills.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

  • General Manager, Contract Logistics
  • Brackmills, Northampton
  • Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.30pm

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the site implements effective and efficient management of all operating systems and procedures in line with company guidelines, monitoring performance in key result areas and taking remedial action as needed.
  • Confirm all buildings and equipment are maintained to maximise value and comply with legal and safety requirements.
  • Maintain direct relationships with customers, both operationally and financially.
  • Plan and promote the company’s People Plan to attract talent, develop capability, and enable growth.
  • Deliver employee engagement initiatives.
  • Manage the site’s financial accounts and implement effective financial control procedures, liaising with the UK Finance Team and controlling overhead budgets.
  • Lead continuous improvement programs to promote customer and company efficiencies.
  • Drive new and existing business in collaboration with Business Development to meet strategic objectives.

Qualifications

  • Previous Assistant General Manager experience.
  • 3PL experience within a large multi-user environment.
  • Profit and loss finance management, including budgeting and forecasting.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good understanding of warehouse processes and procedures.
  • Excellent people management skills.
  • Awareness of warehouse management systems.
  • Passionate about delivering great customer service.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement from day one, increasing with length of service.
  • Salary sacrifice cycle scheme.
  • Employee counselling for physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Company pension with access to life cover and critical illness cover.
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DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Contact Details:

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace General Manager, Contract Logistics in Northampton

Management of Operating Systems
Performance Monitoring
Legal and Safety Compliance
Customer Relationship Management
Financial Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Continuous Improvement Programs