General Manager
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Job Description
Responsible for the running of the Operation ensuring that efficiency and performance is maximised whilst working within the agreed operational targets. Ensuring compliance with all Legislative and Company standards. Managing all organisational requirements and Safe Systems of work are adhered to. Working within budgetary constraints and targets whilst improving depots profitability. Attracting new business and retaining current business within the depot.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 40 hour week.
Key Duties of a General Manager:
- Ensure that the all depot operations are carried out in a safe and legal manner.
- Ensure all visiting personnel and staff carry out their duties and procedures in accordance with The Pallet Network Limited Health & Safety policy and operating documents.
- Suggest any improvements that may improve the performance and safety of the operation.
- Through effectively monitoring the management of resource and performance ensure volumes are processed in a timely manner.
- Ensure accuracy is monitored and achieved throughout all disciplines within the operation.
- To research and understand the depots operating area to maximise revenue opportunities.
- Manage the fleet of vehicles and drivers ensuring all compliance requirements are managed effectively and proactively.
- Promote and ensure a quality mindset in order to comply with Health and Safety legislation and Company Health and Safety procedures.
- Mentor and develop your team in order to achieve continual improvement in line with the business through the identification of personal training and development plans.
- Monitor KPI data analyse trends with a view to continually driving operational efficiency cost savings and customer service.
- To liaise with other areas of the business promoting good working relations to enhance company performance.
- Compile and present reports on Operational and financial performance.
- Take responsibility for day-to-day enquiries and requests for change generated from the members or other areas of the business.
- Undertake routine administration tasks as required by the business.
- Co-operate with your employer to enable any legal obligations to be complied with.
- To bring to the attention of the line manager any perceived short comings in health and safety arrangements situations or processes that you consider to be serious or which may present danger to you or others.
- To always be accountable for compliance to Health & Safety regulations.
- Ensure that Company property is maintained to the required level reporting any faults accidents or incidents to your line Manager.
- To be the depot champion of performance and depot KPIs.
- Take accountability for depot financial performance and improve efficiencies to maximise profitability.
Qualifications :
- Transport management experience required.
- International/National CPC required.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
- Ability to manage and work within a team.
- Sales experience with attracting new business and building relationship with customers.
- Hands on style of management.
- Understanding of a maintenance plan for all vehicles and MHE.
- Ability to build relationships with internal and external shareholders.
- Working is a high-pressure environment.
- Health and Safety knowledge.
Additional Information :
As part of our drive to make The Pallet Network a great place to work we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave Holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.
- Private Medical Cover This gives you peace of mind you have choice flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
- Car or car allowance.
- Pension scheme 5% employee and 3% employer.
- Life Assurance - x 4 your annual salary.
- Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year
- Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
- Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
