General Manager

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Are you a bold, ambitious leader with a passion for driving success?

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for efficiency and growth, this is your chance to make a real impact!

Here at GXO, we're currently looking for a General Manager to lead our warehouse operation in Peterborough. You'll lead an established, settled, and experienced team and be responsible for ensuring the operational and commercial success of the operation.

This is a full-time, permanent role. Although your contract will be for Monday - Friday, this is a 24/7 operation, so flexibility in working hours is required - no two weeks are the same, as is typical in logistics!

Pay, benefits, and more:

You'll be paid a salary of up to £90,000 per annum, depending on experience. You'll also receive 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to buy additional days for a better work-life balance. Benefits include a company car or car allowance of £505 per month, a company-sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance, and an employee assistance program. You'll have access to our MyBenefits platform with discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, cashback cards, savings schemes, and more. GXO University offers opportunities for skill development and qualifications, with a strong focus on internal promotions, last year over 55% of roles were filled internally.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Manage budgets, ensuring KPIs and contract targets are met, and contribute to quarterly cost budgets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the customer through regular reviews.
• Design and implement reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop your team; oversee all HR processes during employment.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Proven experience in a senior management role within a high-profile environment.
• Understanding of commercial mechanisms and P&L management, with success in delivering costs and KPIs.
• Experience building strong business relationships with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of legal and audit compliance requirements for large distribution centers.

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions to top global companies. We help our customers manage their goods efficiently through advanced technology and services. Our strength lies in our global team-energetic, innovative, and talented people of all experience levels who make GXO a great place to work.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work but are not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform other duties as needed.