Senior Warehouse General Manager

The Company Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively engaged by an established global 3PL provider, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative warehousing solutions across the UK. The business boasts an already impressive UK customer portfolio spanning; Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion and FMCG. The Role The Senior Warehouse General Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across a key UK DC operation in Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, operating within a Multi-User, Open & Closed Book, 750,000 sq. ft. site. This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation. Key Responsibilities Reporting Line: Reporting to the UK Operations Director. Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects. Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective site operational team (up to 600 employees) through managerial direct reports. Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction. Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational site budget in excess of £40m, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality. Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice. Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Innovation: Support the business appetite to drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Supplier Relationships: Manage UK commercial relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services. The Candidate The successful candidate for the Senior Warehouse General Manager opportunity will have the following skills and experiences: A Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain Background - Essential. A minimum of 5 years General Manager / Senior General Manager / Regional General Manager / Head of Operations or Operations Director experience - Essential. Proven 3PL Multi-User experience required - Essential. Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations in excess of £40m - Essential. Awareness to Semi-Automation & Robotics - AMR's, AGV's - Advantageous. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market. An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges. Commutable to Ashby-De-La-Zouch 5 x days per week - Essential. The Package Salary - £85,000 to £95,000. Company Car / Car Allowance (£8,000). Company Bonus Scheme. 25 Days 8 Bank Holidays. Matched Pension Contributions. Family Private Health Care. 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance. Plus additional company benefits.

Location: Ashby-De-La-Zouch, GB

Posted Date: 5/1/2025