General Manager

Job Category General Manger

Description

General Manager - Warehousing

Every great warehouse has one thing in common - a GM who makes the impossible look easy. Someone who can walk the floor, read the room, and clear a blocker before it becomes a problem. If that's you, keep reading.

About ATL ATL is a trusted partner in logistics, specialising in streamlining supply chains. We optimise warehousing and deliver seamless transportation for businesses across industries - built on excellence, innovative technology and a genuinely personal service.

The Role We're looking for a General Manager to take full ownership of warehouse operations at our Foston site. This is a role for a true people-person - someone who leads from the front, builds strong teams, and has the commercial and operational nous to keep a complex site running efficiently, safely and profitably.

Your have real autonomy to shape how the site runs: optimising workflows, managing budgets, driving continuous improvement, and being the person everyone - from the warehouse floor to the boardroom - knows they can rely on when something needs sorting.

Experience managing tyre contracts would be a real advantage, and any exposure to FMCG environments is a bonus - but what matters most is your leadership, your ability to remove obstacles for your team, and your track record running a warehouse operation that delivers.

What you'll do:

Develop and drive business strategies that support growth and operational excellence

Own the day-to-day running of the site - efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction

Ensure MHE is fully operational and compliant with LOLER inspections

Manage budgets, financial planning and resource allocation, keeping an eye on revenue, cost and profitability

Hire, coach and develop a high-performing team, and lead from the front on investigations and discipline where needed

Lead audits across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and BRC, and ensure staff training is up to date via the LMS

Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders - and be the calm head when issues need resolving fast

Manage year-end stock takes and get to the bottom of inventory differences

Work closely with logistics, operations and finance to keep contracts running smoothly and targets aligned

What you'll bring:

5+ years in a senior leadership role such as Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager or Distribution Centre Manager

A genuine people-person with the ability to motivate, inspire and get the best out of a team

A natural blocker-clearer - someone who spots problems early and sorts them before they escape

Strong commercial and financial acumen, with confidence managing budgets and P&L

Proficiency with inventory/warehouse systems and a solid grasp of modern warehousing practices, layout planning and space optimisation

A bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience)

Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills

High level of honesty and integrity

What's in it for you:

Free parking

Health and wellbeing package

Life assurance

30 days holiday

Company sick pay

Refer a friend - £500 bonus scheme

Full uniform provided

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