Interim General Manager - Logistics
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Position Overview & Specifications
The client is a leading multinational organisation with several sites across the UK. Due to sustained growth and business change, they are now looking to recruit an interim logistics general manager to join their team for approximately 3 months.
You will be responsible for managing a small manual pick, pack despatch operation in the West Midlands area with a team of approximately 40 employees. Your team will comprise of warehouse operatives, supervisors, team leaders and a small fleet 15 vehicles. The operation works across both two shifts and it is imperative that the successful candidate has hands-on shop floor leadership experience in warehousing environments, and any transport experience would be an advantage though not a prerequisite.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter and have a proven record in managing warehousing operations across either retail, fmcg, manufacturing or, within 3PL environments. You will have good attention to detail, a passion for continuous improvement on the shop-floor and be an excellent communicator, thus being able to coach, mentor, influence and lead from the front. This really is an excellent opportunity to join a great brand and help to drive and deliver operational excellence.
We are looking to interview immediately.
Role: Interim General Manager
Location: West Midlands area
Duration: to 3 months
Rate: £500-£750
Interviews: W/C 26thJune
Start: ASAP - W/C 3rd July
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £500.00-£750.00 per day
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SA-012
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Interim General Manager - Logistics roles across Project Interim's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £63 - £94 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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