General Manager Bristol, England
Job description
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: General Manager
Location: Emerald Park - Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: Days
Closing Date: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”
We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Supply Chain General Manager to join the team in Bristol on one of our customers sites, looking after the warehousing and transport for store deliveries and RDC's across the UK.
If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.
We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;
- Develop strong management capability through effective performance management, mentoring and development of the team
- Manage within the organisations HR processes to create a positive work environment
- Fully embed DPDHL First Choice management principles at site
- To deliver sustainable growth and business performance through effective management of operations and development of new business within the Customer business
- Responsibility for ensuring delivery of superior service levels and operational excellence
- Build trusted relationships with Operations Directors and customer to ensure all operational requirements are met
- Develop strong relationships with the customer's management team
- Ensure all aspects of service performance are delivered to target
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
- Extensive experience managing within Supply Chain Division
- Proven track record Logistics with previous team management experience
- Operations management with P&L responsibility
- Knowledge of sector customer trends and needs
- CPC National & International (desirable)
- Food Retail Logistic experience (desirable)
- Union Experience (desirable)
What will you get in return?
As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, cycle to work scheme and financial education. You and your family can access our benefits portal on the go, with hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts including affordable refurbished and recycled technology and services such as free mortgage and Will advice. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more are hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore, we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.
