General Manager - Transport

General Manager

Newport, South Wales

60,000 - 70,000 + benefits

Great opportunity for a Logistics General Manager to manage the Newport site of a well-established business within the transport sector

The successful candidate will be responsible for a sizeable team along with operational and financial performance across warehousing and transport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial management of the operation
• Effectively lead the distribution operation to provide a reliable and punctual service and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for correct staffing levels to maintain service and productivity.
• Drive efficiency through continuous improvement and KPI management.
• Lead, engage and coach a sizeable team.
• Set strategy, drive innovation and lead change.
• Engage with key customers to improve service and support future business growth.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Previous senior management experience within a transport operation or customer centric distribution environment.
• The credibility and gravitas necessary not only to engage with and develop the workforce but to also build an excellent working relationship with clients.
• Proven continuous improvement experience along with the capacity to identify areas for improved processes /productivity.
• Budget management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-focussed, service driven, logistics professional to utilise his/her natural leadership skills and in-depth operational knowledge in the on-going development of continuous improvement processes that meet the values of the business. If you have the skills and experience that we seek then apply today! Bis Henderson Recruitment would be keen to hear from you.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.