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General Manager

3 months ago

Pontefract, United Kingdom Booker Group Full time

About the role

*This position is full time and based at our South Elmsall Distribution Centre in Yorkshire*

As a Distribution Centre General Manager you will be responsible for the cost effective management of all Warehousing and Distribution operations and associated activities. You will lead the improvement of customer service through operational efficiency and look at reduction of costs whilst ensuring that the distribution centre operates efficiently, safely and legally.

Strong people leadership skills are a must for this position. This role requires someone capable of working under pressure, displaying a good analytical approach to work to deliver business results and to achieve performance and service levels.

This role will have over 300+ indirect reports and 4 direct reports- including a Operations Support Manager, a Warehouse Operation Managers, a Transport Operations Manager.  

As the DC is a 24/7 operation, there will be the need to be flexible for occasional weekend and night work.

This role has a company car allowance.

Role Responsibility

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Manager with previous Warehouse and Transport background as the role will oversee all operational activities for a fast-moving Distribution Centre. Candidates will require strong leadership skills and have extensive people management experience as they will be leading a large team of c.300 people. Working within a team environment, the successful candidate will work to achieve operational KPIs to tight deadlines and drive improvements by engaging the team in promoting a positive people culture.

Supporting your direct reports with their functions; Transport, Warehouse, Health and Safety and Facilities.

Ensuring the depot stockholding facilities are created to maximise depot distribution capacity.

Development of people, to ensure the continued performance and growth of the business

Accountability for ensuring any new initiatives are implemented and achieved in accordance with company guidelines.

Preparing, managing and controlling DC capital and revenue budget.  To ensure that the most cost effective methods of operations are used whilst achieving the level of service to stores as agreed with the client.

Ensuring the RSC is adequately staffed to receive stock and manage the despatch to stores, meeting the high quality standards demanded by the business.

Ability to manage stocktakes and audits within the agreed deadlines

Monitoring all onsite contracts to ensure they provide high quality service in a cost effective manner and within budget.

Monitoring a full site security operation to ensure adequate protection of property, equipment and stock

You will need

Key Capabilities:

  • Commitment and an ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent people management skills and the ability to develop self and others
  • Experience of applying a working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Health & Safety, Employment Law, Discrimination etc.
  • Ability to effectively plan labour and resource to deliver operational requirements to a timely manner whilst meeting agreed KPI’s and Service Levels
  • Able to identify problems and provide effective business solutions
  • Effective team worker and confident and positive communicator
  • Experience in negotiations within an unionised environment

Essential Skills

  • Demonstrate high levels of initiative, focus, proactive approach, commitment and flexibility
  • Excellent understanding of multi temperature warehouse / transport procedures and compliance
  • Experience of volume, cost planning and budgeting
  • Senior Management experience in a FMCG environment of at least 3 years
  • Microsoft 365 office knowledge and use 

Whats in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

  • A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
  • After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
  • 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
  • Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
  • 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
  • Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
  • An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
  • After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
  • Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
  • Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
  • Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
  • A great holiday package
  • Company car allowance for General Manager Role

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*