Distribution operations occupations Work, Jobs in Adlington, Lan (with Salaries)

General Manager
Whistl UK Ltd —Bolton
- £53,818 - £61,800 a month
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
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8d
Customs Operator
Irish Freight Solutions —Bolton
- £23,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
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Site Operations Manager
Bensons for Beds —Accrington
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
Operations Manager
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
Customs Entry Clerk
KLN Freight (UK) Limited —Trafford
- From £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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National Transport Operations Manager
EMR Group —Warrington
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
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12d
Operations Coordinator UK & IRE
Paltank Ltd —Southport
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
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5d
Operations Manager
Great Bear —Oldham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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14d
Operations Specialist III, Aerospace & Defense (UK)
Airspace —Manchester
- £48,000 - £61,000 a year
- Remote
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Site Operations Lead at Bolt Pharmacy — On-Site, £65k-£100k/yr inc equity
AIOS (YC W20/S21) —Blackburn
- £65,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Annual leave
National Transport Operations Manager
EMR UK —Warrington
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
13d
Operations Support Manager
GXO Logistics —Manchester
- Up to £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Transport Manager ( Part Time)
United Trucks —Eccles
- £1,000 - £1,200 a month
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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6d
Transport Operations Manager
Evri —Warrington
- £49,289.18 - £50,521.00 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Maths
- Employee discount
6d
Transport Manager
Arrow XL —Wigan
- £29,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Operations Manager - Middleton
DPD Group UK —Middleton
- Weekend availability
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Customs Clearance Clerk - Shift position
cargo-partner —Manchester
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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5d
Team Manager
Ocado Logistics —Liverpool
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Operations Manager - Warrington
DPD Group UK —Warrington
- Weekend availability
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Regional Transport Manager
EMR Group —Salford
- Full-time
- Management
- IT
- Annual leave
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General Manager

Whistl UK Ltd -
Bolton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£53,818 - £61,800 a month
8 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Succession planning
Operations management
Stakeholder collaboration
Senior management experience
Stakeholder liaison
Lean
Cost control
Performance management
Financial analysis
Change management
Analysis skills
Cost efficiency strategy
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Team management
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting
Cost optimisation planning
Change leadership
Financial management
Communication skills
Operations leadership experience
Distribution operations team management

Full job description

About us

We are the UK’s leading delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.

We are in the top 100 privately owned companies with 23 locations across the UK. Our success is down to our people and the values we all follow to delivery excellence to our customers.

We think as part of a team, act with a can-do attitude and do the right thing. Following these simple values has resulted in our people delivering and exceeded both our business and personal development goals.

We are a ‘family’ of uniquely different people with strengths in the areas we work in and always have the opportunity to be curious to enhance ourselves.

We are a disability confident employer and embrace Well Being, EDI and ESG to make ourselves and our environment the best it can be.

About the Role

Lead a High-Performing Operation at Whistl

Whistl is one of the UK's leading logistics and delivery management companies, helping businesses efficiently manage their mail, parcels and fulfilment requirements. We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused General Manager to lead our North Hub operation.

This is a key senior leadership role responsible for delivering a safe, efficient and cost-effective sortation operation while driving service excellence, continuous improvement and employee engagement. You will lead operational, transport and operation teams in a fast-paced 24/7 environment, ensuring exceptional customer service and operational performance.

Job Opportunity

About the Role

As General Manager, you will have full accountability for the hub's operational performance, people leadership, financial management, safety compliance and customer service delivery.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and customers, you will drive operational excellence, deliver efficiencies, and support the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead the end-to-end sortation operation from receipt through to handover.
Drive operational efficiency through lean processes and continuous improvement.
Analyse operational data, forecasts and performance trends to optimise resources and productivity.
Work collaboratively across functions to improve service, efficiency and business performance.

People Management

Lead, coach and develop a large operational workforce and management team.
Create a positive, engaged and inclusive working environment.
Manage performance, attendance and conduct in line with company policies.
Support succession planning and talent development across the operation.
Encourage continuous improvement and employee involvement in operational excellence initiatives.

Financial & Commercial Management

Own operational budgets, forecasts and cost controls.
Monitor expenditure and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Deliver financial targets through effective labour planning and operational management.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Ensure service quality targets are consistently achieved.
Support customer reviews, site visits and operational performance discussions.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Champion a culture of safety, compliance and operational excellence.
Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Environmental and Mail Integrity requirements.
Support audits, investigations and security initiatives across the operation.

Change & Continuous Improvement

Lead operational change programmes and business improvement initiatives.
Communicate effectively with teams to drive engagement and positive adoption of change.
Measure and monitor improvements to ensure sustainable results.

Essential Skills

About You

We're looking for a confident and resilient operational leader who thrives in a fast-moving logistics environment.

You will have:

Significant senior management experience within logistics, FMCG, mail, parcels or distribution operations.
Proven experience leading large operational teams in a 24/7 environment.
Strong transport management experience with responsibility for fleet or transport operations.
Transport Manager CPC (National) qualification.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Experience managing budgets, forecasts and cost improvement initiatives.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
A track record of leading change and continuous improvement programmes.
The ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Essential Experience

Minimum 5 years' senior management experience within logistics, mail, parcel, transport or FMCG operations.
Experience within manual or semi-automated operational environments.
Proven ability to manage operational performance, productivity and service delivery.
Demonstrable experience leading and developing management teams.

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