General Manager

Job Req Number: 114796
Time Type: Full Time

At DSV were building the worlds leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity and were looking for new talent to join us.

General Manager
Dublin - Ballycoollin
Mon- Fri 37.5 hours per week

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced General Manager to lead our Contract Logistics sites in Ballycoolin. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving high-quality service delivery and performance against customer agreements. This role delivers site strategy operational excellence and customer-focused solutions alongside driving efficiency enhancing value-added services and delivering sustainable profitability.

What will you be doing

Ensure effective management of site operations systems and procedures in line with company standards
Ongoing performance monitoring and corrective action where required.
Maintain all facilities and equipment to legal and safety standards.
Lead customer relationships (operational and financial) drive continuous improvement collaborate with Business Development to grow new and existing business.
Own site financial performance including budgets cost control and alignment with Finance to maximise profitability.
Build and develop high-performing teams through effective talent planning performance management and employee engagement.
Promote clear communication strong leadership and proactive risk management across all site operations.
Ensure full adherence to Health Safety and Environmental standards including ISO requirements and maintain high housekeeping and site security standards.

About You

Proven experience in a senior warehouse/logistics role (Assistant GM or similar) ideally within a large 3PL multi-user environment
Strong financial and commercial acumen including P&L budgeting forecasting and contract/rate management
Solid understanding of warehouse operations WMS and inventory management
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building developing and motivating high-performing teams
Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with strong decision-making and attention to detail
Highly customer-focused with a passion for service excellence
Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency (Lean/Six Sigma desirable)
Ability to support business growth and work cross-functionally including with suppliers and commercial teams

Additional:

Full driving licence
Degree in business or similar (desirable)
IOSH / NEBOSH (desirable)

What can we offer you

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company with a team of 160000 operating in over 90 countries.
In addition we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits such as:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
Employee counselling for support with physical and mental wellbeing
Company Pension which when a member of also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years worth of referencing and background checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

DSV Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Lets grow together as we continue to innovate digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150000 colleagues in over 90 countries we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV performance is in our DNA. We dont just work we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players accountability and action. We value inclusivity embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company this is the place to be.

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