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Senior General Manager

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Senior General Manager Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Peterborough Keywords: Senior Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Management, Budget Management, People Development

Our client is seeking a Senior General Manager to join their leadership team near the Peterborough area. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the senior management team in the development and delivery of strategic plans for the site, overseeing operational, customer, and people-related KPIs. The successful candidate will have significant experience in operational management within the FMCG industry, with a strong focus on people management and budget control.

  • Support the development and delivery of strategic plans
  • Oversee operational, customer, and people-related KPIs
  • Significant experience in operational management within the FMCG industry

What you'll do:

As a Senior General Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the senior management team in developing and delivering strategic plans for the Spalding site. You will oversee all operational, customer, and people-related KPIs, ensuring that there is an appropriate management structure in place. Your role will involve maintaining relationships with existing customers, identifying new business opportunities, and creating budget forecasts. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the transport fleet/assets are operated in a commercially viable way.

  • Ensure appropriate management and supervisory structure for operations
  • Develop reporting Managers in people management activities
  • Maintain relationships with existing customers ensuring service requirements are met
  • Identify business opportunities with both existing customers and prospective new customers
  • Create budget and forecast files in line with agreed timescales for operations
  • Ensure transport fleet/assets are operated commercially viable

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Senior General Manager position brings significant experience in operational management within the FMCG industry. You have proven experience managing people and teams, as well as handling multi-modal fleets, including temperature-controlled ones. Your strong budget management skills enable you to create accurate forecasts and control costs effectively. Additionally, your account management skills and comprehensive knowledge of major retailer supply chain requirements make you an asset to our team.

  • A track record in leading fast paced warehousing and transport operations
  • Significant experience of operational management in FMCG industry
  • Ideally an understanding of contract logistics agreements
  • Experience of managing people and teams
  • Experience of a multi-modal fleet including temperature controlled.
  • Budget management skills
  • Account management skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of major retailer supply chain requirements

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in their field, known for their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. They offer a supportive work environment where everyone's contribution is valued. Their focus on employee development ensures that every member of their team has the opportunity to grow professionally. They believe in fostering strong relationships with their customers, always striving to meet their service requirements while continually looking for ways to improve efficiency.

What's next:

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Logistics

Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Location: Peterborough

Job Reference: EDQ1IC-24D501AB

Date posted: 27 September 2024

Consultant: Abdul Walid

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