Warehouse General Manager - Derby, United Kingdom - Indigo Search Limited

Indigo Search Limited

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Derby, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

THE ROLE:

Reporting into the Head of Logistics, the Warehouse General Manager will be responsible for a complex & fastpaced Warehouse & Logistics operation in the Derby area.
Specific responsibilities will be across Warehouse functions such as Good In, Pick/Pack, Despatch, Stock/Inventory & Health & Safety.
Responsibility for circa people (Warehouse Managers, Warehouse Shift Managers, Warehouse Operatives)
Utilisation of KPI's & Processes in order to manage performance.
Managing the relationship for a specific client in a proactive & collaborative "Value-Add" way.
Regular and consistent communication with the client.
Able to understand client needs and respond to them proactively and positively.
Recruitment, onboarding and people retention within a Logistics setting.
Utilising data to inform decisions and also provide regular reports to Senior Management.
This is a broad & autonomous role where you will essentially be running an entire Logistics operation within the framework of a larger Logistics operation.

THE PERSON:

Distribution Centre Manager, Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager or General Manager ideally within fast paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 2).
Overall management responsibility for at least 50 heads or more.
Strong understanding of Stock & Inventory within a Warehousing/Distribution Centre setting**:
HIGHLY PREFERRED**:
ECommerce Distribution experience**:
PREFERRED**:
Able to account manage clients and carriers in a proactive & constructive way.
Frontfoot & handson leadership style this role is very much a handson & fullon Warehouse Management role.
Able to engage & motivate your people.
Able to liaise from shopfloor to Board level.
Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
Someone with the ambition develop their career with a progressive business.
Medium level IT proficiency i.e. be proficient on MS Excel in order to compile reports where appropriate.
Able to commute to Derby on a daily basis free parking will be provided.
Able and willing to progress your career within a business that genuinely develops and progresses their people.

ABOUT US:

**With over 19 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.