Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

iForce (Part of the Culina Group) is at the forefront of e-commerce fulfilment, returns processing and carrier management. With its own in-house technology infrastructure this underpins the iForce offering to customers.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

We are currently seeking an General Manager to join our expanding operation at our Bardon based site. In this pivotal role, you will oversee inventory management, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring optimal stock control to meet the needs of the business.  

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. We’re offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader.

• Establishing norms and standards of performance. Monitoring production performance and organisational and operational processes. Collaborating with other stakeholders to enhance productivity and employee satisfaction. Communicating ideas and opinions to other members of management.
• Annual savings objectives will be set and agreed, you will lead the program to identify and delivery these savings.
• Identify and deliver service improvement activity across the business through employing leadership direction, strategic implementation of business objectives and the implementation of contractual terms and business principles.
• This is a group role with responsibility for multiple internal and customer driven objectives. You will working collaboratively with all stakeholders to deliver growth, improve margin and provide sustainable solutions to drive the business forwards.
• Acting as a role model at all times and will always consider the business commitment to Health & Safety, Quality, Environment and Cost management.
• Work with key business stakeholders and across multi-jurisdictional teams, to build a team mentality and a continuous improvement mind-set, focussed on Safety, Quality and Performance.
• Delivery the IPS Vision through tactical and strategic planning and implementation.
• You will drive an environment that fosters an ongoing programme of change and improvement.
• You will have specific P&L ownership and will undertake your role and duties to delivery against business objectives.
• Liaise with all group functions to support and resolve operational day to day issues and plan to prevent re-occurrence and deliver a sustainable operational
• Manage customer accounts both tactical and strategic ensuring contacts are fulfilled whilst developing commercial ownership.
• To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company Health, Safety and Quality regulations
• Provide a service based on Reliability, Quality and Repeatability, which is both measurable and auditable
• To ensure that all areas comply with hygiene audits, both internal and external
• To ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to
• Support Management team in development of standardised systems across Region
• Support the Region in the delivery of highly focused and efficient operations at each site
• Challenge the ways of working and deliver through innovation cost savings. Monitor, control and minimise waste
• Reviewing staffing levels by site, rotating staff accordingly in line with volumes and building robust succession plans to maintain the service
• Monitor and manage performance against KPI's
• Develop staff by training, mentoring and personal development plans
• To conduct disciplinary investigations in accordance with company procedure
• Work with group and site teams to ensure a robust QMS is maintained across operations
• Establish internal capability in order to protect business identity and client brands
• Effectively manage employee issues to prevent issues being escalate.

To apply for the role of General Manager you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

• Ability to identify potential and motivate a team of people
• Extensive knowledge of processes and procedures
• Experience of working successfully within a FMCG environment
• Experience of working in a customer-led environment with changing priorities
• 5 + years management experience 
• Management Certificate (Desirable)
• Extensive of managing a team across multiple locations
• Ability to plan organise and prioritise work to strict deadlines
• Experience of working within a production environment and with packaging machinery
• Experience of customer, BRC and ISO audits
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards associated with the industry

As part of our drive to make iForce a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days + 8 bank holiday
• Company Bonus  – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover– This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
• Life Assurance -  x4 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!