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RDC General Manager

Bis Henderson
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a CPC qualified General Manager at a 3PL in the Reading Area, offering a salary between £90,000 and £110,000 per annum, along with benefits such as a car, private healthcare, pension, and bonus.
  • The successful candidate will oversee a large team and manage operational and financial performance in warehousing and transport functions.
  • Key responsibilities include leading distribution operations, financial management, coaching staff, driving efficiency, and ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
  • Candidates should have significant senior management experience in an FMCG distribution environment, a CPC National qualification, and a strong understanding of transport operations and compliance.
  • The role requires a results-focused logistics professional with proven leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.

RDC General ManagerReading Area £90,000 - £110,000pa +car, private healthcare, pension and bonusGreat opportunity for a CPC qualified senior distribution General Manager to manage the site of a well-established and leading 3PL. The successful candidate will be responsible for a sizeable team along with operational and financial performance across the warehousing and transport functions. Key Responsibilities:

  • Effectively lead the distribution operation to provide a reliable and punctual service and high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Financial management of the operation
  • Lead, engage and coach a sizeable team. Planning for effective talent progression to ensure the RDC is fit for the future.
  • Drive efficiency through continuous improvement and KPI management.
  • Take responsibility for meeting all legal, safety and business compliance requirements.

Key Skills/Experience:

  • Previous senior management experience within an FMCG, customer centric distribution environment, ideally food.
  • In depth understanding and experience of leading large transport operations and detailed knowledge of Transport legal compliance, demonstrated through O licence holder experience. CPC National qualification essential.
  • Previous experience of large budget ownership and effective efficiency management.
  • Detailed knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental compliance - an IOSH qualification is essential.
  • Significant experience of leading large teams.
  • Proven continuous improvement experience along with the capacity to identify areas for improved processes /productivity and manage operational change and improvement programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-focussed, service driven and commercially astute, logistics professional to utilise his/her natural leadership skills and in-depth operational knowledge. If you have the skills and experience that we seek then apply today! Bis Henderson Recruitment would be keen to hear from you.Ref: 10094

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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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.