General Manager

Ref: AS1877282

Birmingham, England

£50,000

• Permanent
• Multi-Site Operations
• Logistics & Waste Management
• Operational Transformation

About the candidate

A results-driven operational leader with extensive experience across logistics, transport and waste management environments. They bring a strong background in multi-site leadership, depot operations, regional P&L management and service delivery improvement.

Known for their commercial approach and calm, accountable leadership style, they have a proven ability to build high-performing teams, standardise processes and improve operational performance in fast-paced, service-led businesses.

What makes them great?

• Delivered significant cost improvement: Achieved around a 20% reduction in operational costs while improving customer satisfaction across a regional operation.
• Improved service performance: Led process standardisation across a busy logistics depot, contributing to a 15% increase in on-time delivery rates.
• Strengthened safety and efficiency: Helped improve transport compliance and route planning, supporting a 10% reduction in incident reports.

Areas of expertise

• Multi-site operations: Experienced in leading multiple depots, improving service delivery and driving consistent operational standards.
• P&L and cost control: Strong commercial awareness with hands-on responsibility for regional budgets, profitability and performance metrics.
• Transport and compliance: Background in fleet management, route planning, safety compliance and operational protocol improvement.