Divisional Manager - Logistics

Divisional Manager - Logistics South West £Competitive salary + package (car allowance/ private health / pension) What this role is: An opportunity to join a multiple award-winning, progressive business with an impressive track record in sustainable logistics operations. You’ll take overall responsibility for fast-paced, multi-customer warehousing and distribution operations at two locations in the south west, leading and developing your teams and delivering consistently excellent financial performance. You’ll ensure that the business continues to deliver added value to its customers through continuous improvement initiatives, strong relationships and customer service excellence. Specific areas of accountability will include: • Developing and implementing strategic plans to drive growth, improve profitability and enhance customer satisfaction • Driving continuous improvement within all warehouse and distribution operations • Leading and developing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. • Setting, monitoring and reporting on effective KPIs • Promoting and maintaining excellent Health and Safety standards • Full P&L responsibility - delivering on budgeted profit margins for the operation • Maintaining a strong focus on sustainability initiatives, aligning with the company’s commitment to reducing environmental impact What you’ll bring to the table: Proven experience in a similar leadership role, ideally gained across multiple sites. Preferred experience is from within 3PL shared-user operations. Also: • Strong knowledge of logistics operations, supply chain management and warehouse processes • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment • Cost-focused, experience of implementing operational efficiencies to reduce cost and ensure a lean operation whilst providing the best service possible to each client • Strong influencing and motivational abilities. • Excellent client relationship-building skills • A strong commercial focus, with an instinctive “feel” for numbers and what is profitable • Previous experience of WMS systems. Excellent IT skills and analytical abilities • Health & Safety driven – ideally with a recognised qualification (IOSH) What’s on offer: • Excellent remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience • Comprehensive benefits package including car allowance/company car, private health insurance, pension • Opportunities for career growth and professional development • An opportunity to lead established operations with scope for development • The chance to join a business that continues to lead the way in sustainability in logistics operations #J-18808-Ljbffr