General Manager - Warehouse and Logistics

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 Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy