General Manager - Warehouse and Logistics

Location: Portswood

General Manager - Warehouse & Logistics | Fresh Food Distribution | £50,000 - £65,000 & Career Growth

We're looking for an experienced General Manager - Warehouse & Logistics to lead a fast-growing fresh food distribution operation. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role where you'll shape and develop a high-performing warehouse and transport team.

Introduction

As General Manager - Warehouse & Logistics, you'll take ownership of a busy warehouse and logistics function, driving efficiency, service excellence, and operational standards. Based in a high-growth environment, this role is perfect for someone with strong operational leadership who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and making a real impact.

Why apply for this General Manager - Warehouse & Logistics role?

You'll enjoy:

£50,000 - £65,000 salary, dependent on experience

Real scope for career progression as the operation grows

Leading a team across warehouse and transport functions

Hands-on role with direct impact on operational success

Opportunity to implement processes and structure within a growing business

Key Responsibilities

As General Manager - Warehouse & Logistics, you'll:

Lead daily warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy

Oversee stock control, picking, packing, and dispatch

Manage transport planning and delivery performance

Recruit, train, and develop warehouse staff and drivers

Monitor KPIs, operational performance, and continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and operational procedures

What we're looking for

We need an experienced leader who has:

Proven experience in warehouse and logistics management, ideally in fresh food or FMCG

Hands-on leadership style and ability to lead from the front

Experience managing ambient, chilled, and frozen operations (desirable)

Track record of hiring, training, and developing teams

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and operational discipline

IT skills with confidence in warehouse/logistics systems and reporting

If you're ready to take on a General Manager - Warehouse & Logistics role where your leadership and operational expertise will make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ Southampton
Role │ General Manager - Warehouse & Logistics

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