Company Description
GXO Logistics Supply Chain Inc.
Job Description
Are you an experienced General Manager looking for your next challenge? Then this is the role for you!
Here at GXO, we are currently recruiting for a
General Manager in Avonmouth, supporting one of our new business wins! As General Manager and a key member of the senior leadership team at our new site, you will play a critical role in shaping the foundation and long-term success of the operation. You will lead the site through its startup phase, embedding robust operational practices, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will drive commercial performance, champion continuous improvement, and build strong cross-functional relationships to deliver exceptional service and sustainable growth.
This is a full time, permanent position, predominately working Monday to Friday, 09:00 till 17:00. However, we do ask for some flexibility due to the nature of the role, this is logistics after all!
Pay, Benefits And More
Youll be paid a salary of up to
£100,000.00 per annum, youll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a
company car or car allowance of £595.00 per calendar month, plus bonus, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. Youll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more
What Youll Do On a Typical Day
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the site leadership team, ensuring all departments operate in alignment with business objectives to ensure best in class standards for safety, people and service
- Drive accountability across functions to consistently meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high performance
- Act as the primary point of contact for the customer, building and nurturing strong, trust-based relationships through a collaborative, partnership-led approach
- Ensure the overall smooth running of the operation across the 885,000 sq. ft operation
What You Need To Succeed At GXO
- Proven experience in a similar senior management role and environment working with a high-profile customer
- Experience of leading and developing a team and all associated people processes
- Awareness of differing commercial mechanisms as well as understanding P&Ls
- Prior experience within an eCommerce environment is advantageous
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
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