General Manager at GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Leadership, Customer-Centric Leadership, Engaging Communication, Change Management, Retail Expertise, Reverse Logistics, Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Health and Safety Management, Performance Monitoring, Resource Planning, Team Engagement, Cultural Transformation, KPI Management, Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Grade: RCS H Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Location: Hams Hall – B46 1DP Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly. We're now looking for a General Manager to take the lead at a fast-paced site, driving operational excellence, inspiring a culture of engagement, and delivering an outstanding customer experience that sets the standard ✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE Leading Complex Site Operations – Oversee a dynamic, high-variety warehousing environment, ensuring premium retail and packaging standards are met. Promoting Engagement & Culture – Host town halls, provide updates, and lead cultural transformation with a personable, soft-touch approach that inspires teams and strengthens engagement. Managing Customer Relationships – Build strong, collaborative partnerships with the customer team, ensuring seamless communication and consistently delivering a premium customer experience. Driving Health & Safety Excellence – Maintain a “Safety First” culture, conduct incident investigations, and ensure compliance with high-security protocols and reverse logistics processes. Monitoring Performance & Engagement – Review KPIs, track operational performance, and lead initiatives to support Employee engagement, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Resource Planning & Returns Management – Align forecasts with customer needs, manage staffing for seasonal peaks, and oversee returns and reverse logistics with precision. ✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO Operational Leaders – Individuals with a strong track record of managing complex, high-security warehousing environments and delivering results through effective leadership and collaboration. Customer-Centric Leaders – People skilled at managing on-site customer relationships, delivering premium brand standards, and driving exceptional CX. Engaging Communicators – Leaders who bring personality, empathy, and a personal touch to inspire teams and improve engagement scores. Change Agents – Professionals passionate about cultural transformation, continuous improvement, and elevating good processes to great. Retail & Reverse Logistics Experts – Those with experience in premium retail packaging, returns management, and high-security environments. Data-Driven & Strategic Thinkers – Individuals who can analyse KPIs, manage resource planning, and balance operational efficiency with customer expectations. ✅WHY JOIN US? Company Car or Car Allowance Free confidential 24/7 GP Service Hundreds of discounts (including Retail, Childcare + Gym) Affordable loans & Enhanced Pension Scheme 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://supplychainjobs.dhl.com/jobs/our-benefits/ ✅WHO WE ARE We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more. ✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs. Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 12th January. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible. #DSCUKICF

Responsibilities

The General Manager will lead complex site operations, ensuring high standards in warehousing and customer experience. They will also promote engagement and culture while managing health and safety protocols.