Distribution Centre General Manager

We're partnering with a leading UK Grocer to appoint a Distribution Centre General Manager for their major distribution centre in Andover. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity where you'll take full responsibility for a complex, fast-paced operation serving hundreds of retail locations and leading a workforce of approximately 400 colleagues.

As Distribution Centre General Manager, you will translate business strategy into operational excellence, ensuring the depot delivers outstanding service, efficiency, safety and performance while developing a strong culture of engagement and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

You will:

• Lead all aspects of a large-scale distribution operation
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support business objectives
• Lead, coach and inspire a multi-disciplinary leadership team
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers and trade union partners
• Deliver financial performance whilst managing significant operational budgets
• Ensure exceptional service delivery to retail locations across the network

What We're Looking For

We are keen to speak with experienced operations leaders who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience leading large-scale operational teams
• Strong track record of delivering transformational change within complex environments
• Experience within logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, retail operations or similar sectors
• Outstanding leadership and people development capabilities
• Commercial acumen with experience managing large budgets and operational performance
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and build strong strategic partnerships

The Package

💰 £90,000 - £105,000 basic salary

🚗 Company car or £6,000 car allowance

🎯 Annual bonus scheme

🏥 Private healthcare

📈 Up to 10% employer pension contribution

🏖️ 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

🚲 Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Apply Now

If you're an experienced senior operations leader looking for the opportunity to lead a large, strategically important distribution centre within a highly respected retail business, I'd be delighted to speak with you.

📩 Apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.