General Manager
Ref: AS4071596
Launceston, Cornwall
£45,000
- Permanent
- Logistics Operations Leadership
- Supply Chain Optimisation
- Continuous Improvement
About the candidate
This candidate is a seasoned logistics and operations leader with over a decade of experience across distribution, manufacturing and third-party logistics environments. They have managed sizeable teams, driven day-to-day operational performance and built strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
They bring a practical, hands-on approach to continuous improvement, with a strong focus on service delivery, cost control, safety and quality standards. Commercially aware and confident leading in fast-paced settings, they are well suited to a permanent leadership role where they can improve performance and support ambitious business goals.
What makes them great?
- Proven cost reduction – Delivered process improvements that reduced operational costs by approximately 15% while maintaining strong service levels in a major regional distribution setting.
- Improved supply chain efficiency – Streamlined procurement processes to reduce lead times by around 20%, helping improve production planning and customer fulfilment.
- Sharper warehouse performance – Supported workflow optimisation and staff training initiatives that reduced operational discrepancies by approximately 30%.
Areas of expertise
- Logistics Operations Management – Experienced in overseeing busy distribution and warehouse operations, including people management, workflow planning, compliance and KPI reporting.
- Supply Chain Optimisation – Strong background in inventory management, vendor relationships and procurement process improvement within manufacturing and logistics environments.
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership – Confident leading teams of 50+ while maintaining strong communication with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams.