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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.