General Manager

☞ Breezemount

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Peterborough East

Category: Executive management Production / Operation

Industry: Logistics Supply Chain

Position: Executive

Job type: Contract

Salary: £50,000/yr - £55,000/yr

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We have big ambitions for growth and as a result of this we are looking for a conscientious General Manager to join our team! In return you will receive a competitive salary of OTE £50,000

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
  • £55,000 per annum plus bonus & excellent benefits.
Here at Breezemount, we are market leaders in the 2-person home delivery service.

As Our General Manager You Will Be Responsible For

We work with international brands such as IKEA, and our aim of “getting it right first time, every time”, underpins everything we do.
  • Achieving contractual KPI’s including (but not limited to) First Time Right, Net Promotor Score and missing & damaged tolerance claims
  • Managing of all operational costs to agreed targets, including vehicle hire, vehicle repair costs, fuel, direct staff, agency, subcontractors, indirect staff, minimising agency and spot hire costs
  • Analysing forecast and historical information to facilitate effective and efficient resource planning to provide cost effective and high-quality performance
  • Managing of resources for the site, including recruitment to company targets, inductions and people development
  • Developing and managing effective working client relationships, attending monthly JMR’s and other client meetings as required
  • Adhering to all current transport legislation and company standards, including DVSA operator licence requirements as a named transport manager on the relevant licence(s)
  • Adhering to all current legislative and company Health & Safety requirements
  • Effective and timely communication with all employees
  • Timely and accurate completion of reports and responding to requests for information with both internal departments and client representatives
  • Timely and accurate completion and authorisation of weekly site payroll checks You will have accountability for the site’s performance over a 7-day a week operation, including all aspects of warehousing and transport, ensuring that customer services levels are met or exceeded.
Managing costs effectively, you will maximise profitability, manage resources and people effectively, whilst consistently analysing the current processes and procedures and pushing for continuous improvements.

Operations for this depot are 24/7, there may be a requirement to be available approximately 1 weekend in 3. A typical shift pattern would be Monday to Friday, including bank holidays and weekends on a rota.

What are we looking for in our ideal General Manager?
  • Exceptional leadership, motivation and people management skills with experience of managing a diverse workforce in a fast-paced, 7 day a week operation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving, able to orchestrate logical solutions to operational issues
  • Proven record of successful client relationship management, exceeding customer expectations
  • Strong commercial awareness, working within budgetary constraints and targets
  • P&L budget management experience
  • Performance management experience
  • Recruitment, appraisal and investigation experience
  • National CPC Holder- A high level of HR knowledge.
  • Excellent PC skills What can we offer you as our General Manager? In addition to holidays and pension, as a valued member of our team you will benefit from:
  • An extensive range of discounts on
  • retail outlets, utilities, holidays, insurance and automotive.
  • Employee Assistance Program – EAP
  • Access to a voluntary Health Care Cash Plan
  • Discounts on Car Leasing If you’re looking for a new challenge within a market leading business, click ‘Apply’ now take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to become our General Manager! We are an equal opportunities employer
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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