Warehouse General Manager

Logistics done differently

Are you an experienced warehouse operations leader looking for your next challenge? 

We're currently looking to connect with ambitious and driven leaders to support our Weetabix contract, operating across sites in Burton Latimer and Corby. This is an opportunity to lead a large-scale warehousing operation within a fast-paced FMCG environment, taking ownership of operational performance, customer relationships, colleague engagement and continuous improvement activities.

As General Manager, you'll be responsible for creating a culture that delivers exceptional levels of safety, service and performance, while developing high-performing teams and ensuring operational excellence across the contract.

Pay, benefits and more

In addition to a competitive salary, you will recieve a company car or car allowance. 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

• Lead and develop a large operational team, creating a culture focused on safety, performance and colleague engagement
• Take full responsibility for warehouse operations across the contract, ensuring service levels consistently exceed customer expectations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders, acting as a trusted operational partner
• Deliver operational KPIs across safety, quality, productivity, service and cost
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and operational performance
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and company requirements
• Lead, coach and develop your management team, supporting succession planning and talent development
• Manage budgets and operational costs while maintaining exceptional service standards
• Support and deliver strategic projects, business changes and operational improvements
• Work collaboratively with wider XPO and customer teams to ensure the long-term success of the operation

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Experience leading large-scale warehouse operations within a fast-paced environment
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams
• A track record of delivering operational excellence and achieving challenging performance targets
• Strong customer relationship management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Commercial awareness and experience managing operational budgets and costs
• Experience driving continuous improvement and leading operational change
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic operational environment
• A passion for developing people and creating an inclusive, high-performing culture

Be part of something big

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.