XPO Logistics
General Manager
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Logistics done differently
Are you an experienced operational leader looking for your next challenge? Perhaps you're already a General Manager, or maybe you're a Senior Operations Manager ready to take the next step in your career. Either way, we'd love to hear from you.
As a General Manager, you'll take ownership of an operation, leading teams through change, delivering against customer expectations and ensuring the highest standards of safety, service and financial performance. The role offers the opportunity to shape culture, develop talent and drive meaningful results within a business where leadership truly makes a difference.
Pay, Benefits And More
In addition to a competitive salary, company car/car allowance and discretionary bonus scheme, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), the option to buy additional days, access to a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, workplace pension and many other benefits.
What You'll Do On a Typical Day
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across a logistics operation
- Lead and develop high-performing management teams, creating an environment where colleagues can thrive
- Drive a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement
- Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders
- Take ownership of operational performance, service delivery and customer satisfaction
- Lead change and improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, efficiency and colleague engagement
- Manage budgets, resources and operational costs to ensure commercial success
- Use data and operational insight to make informed decisions and drive performance
- Create clear succession and development plans to support future talent across the business
- Ensure all legal, regulatory and company compliance standards are maintained
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What You Need To Succeed At XPO
- Experience leading large operational teams within logistics, supply chain, transport, warehousing or distribution environments
- A proven track record of delivering operational and commercial results
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach and develop others
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders, including customers and senior leaders
- The ability to drive change, challenge the status quo and continuously improve performance
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational targets
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A passion for creating safe, inclusive and high-performing working environments
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We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don't hesitate to let us know.
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