Role: Warehouse General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-User)

Company: Leading European 3PL Contract Logistics Provider (New Site Start Up)

Location: Bedfordshire (MK43).

Salary & Benefits: £75,000 - £85,000 + Car / Allowance & Package.

The Company

Loom Talent Limited have been retained by an established European 3PL Contract Logistics provider, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative warehousing solutions across the UK.

This organisation operate in 11 European countries with a workforce spanning 6,000 employees with the UK business boasting an already impressive customer portfolio spanning; Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion and FMCG.

This role will head up both a new DC in the UK network whilst also controlling the geographical region.

The Role

The Warehouse General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-User) will play a critical role in leading all activities across a new UK DC operation in Bedfordshire, operating within a new Multi-User, Open & Closed Book, 400,000+ 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 Sector Business Unit 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 250+ 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 £20m, 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 Warehouse General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-User) opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• A minimum of 5+ years General Manager / Senior General Manager / Regional General Manager / Head of Operations or even Operations Director experience - Essential.
• Proven 3PL Multi-User experience required - Essential.
• Previous budgetary responsibility across medium to large sized DC operations in excess of £20m - 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 - Essential.
• Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Essential.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential.
• Commutable to Bedfordshire area 5 x days per week - Essential.

The Package

• Salary - £75,000 to £85,000.
• Company Car / Car Allowance.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Pension Contributions.
• Family Private Health Care.
• Annual Salary Life Assurance.
• Plus, additional company benefits.