General Manager | East Midlands | Retail | c.£90k
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Distribution Centre General Manager to lead a large-scale logistics operation within a fast-paced retail supply chain environment.
This senior leadership role will oversee the day-to-day performance of a high-volume distribution centre, ensuring operational efficiency, strong financial control, and exceptional service delivery to stores and customers. Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping operational strategy while leading a team of senior operations managers and wider warehouse functions.
This position offers the chance to make a real impact within a growing and evolving business that places strong emphasis on operational excellence, innovation, and people development.
Key Responsibilities*Provide overall leadership for the distribution centre, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations

*Lead and develop a team of Operations Managers and department leaders to deliver operational targets

*Analyse and drive performance against key operational KPIs including productivity, service levels, stock accuracy and throughput

*Implement strategic initiatives and operational improvements to enhance efficiency and customer service

*Manage and control operational budgets, identifying opportunities to optimise costs while maintaining performance

*Plan and allocate labour effectively to meet demand, seasonal peaks and operational priorities

*Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, engagement and leadership development

*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned working practices and continuous improvement

*Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy, picking performance and service availability

*Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards, embedding best practice across the operation

*Lead operational reviews with senior stakeholders and business partners

*Prepare the operation for peak trading periods through effective planning and resource management

*Champion a culture of continuous improvement across all warehouse activities

About YouWe are seeking a credible and commercially aware logistics leader with a proven track record of managing large-scale warehouse or distribution operations within retail.
You will bring:
*Significant experience leading medium to large distribution centre operations

*Strong financial and commercial awareness, including budget ownership

*Demonstrable success driving operational improvements and leading change initiatives

*Excellent leadership skills with a strong focus on team engagement and development

*Experience managing senior operational teams within a fast-paced environment

*Strong analytical ability with experience using KPIs and operational data to drive performance

*Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills

*A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to influence across the wider business

The OpportunityThis is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape operational performance within a major distribution environment. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous development.
Benefits*Competitive salary package

*Staff discount scheme

*Recognition and reward programmes

*Wellbeing and employee support services

*Life assurance

*Pension scheme

*Retail and lifestyle discount platform

*Ongoing training and career development opportunities

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