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General Manager

Job Posted: 7 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stoke Ferry

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are working with Big K Holdings, a well-established manufacturer and distributor of solid fuel products, in their search for a General Manager to oversee all Warehouse, Logistics and Distribution activity at their King’s Lynn site. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering full operational ownership across a busy, high-volume environment supplying major retailers nationwide.

 The Role As General Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe and efficient running of all warehousing, order fulfilment, transport, and inventory management operations. You’ll ensure products are received, stored, picked and dispatched accurately, supporting strong service levels and on-time deliveries.

 Working closely with Directors, you will lead your warehouse teams, optimise processes, and maintain robust stock controls, while ensuring the site meets all H&S, legal and quality requirements.

 Key responsibilities include:
Leading all warehouse, logistics and dispatch operations on site

Managing goods-in, storage, picking and loading activities to meet customer deadlines

Ensuring stock accuracy through strong inventory control, cycle counting and reconciliation

Driving improvements in warehouse layout, space utilisation and material flow

Managing transport coordination, route planning and vehicle loading

Overseeing forklift operations and ensuring staff are trained and compliant

Ensuring full compliance with H&S standards, legal obligations and operational procedures

Leading and developing warehouse and logistics teams to deliver strong performance

Monitoring KPIs including stock accuracy, pick rates, dispatch performance and damages

Working with the senior management team to support continuous improvement and site development

Managing budgets for labour, transport, storage and consumables

About you:
Strong background in warehouse, logistics or distribution leadership

Experience managing high-volume operations, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG

Excellent understanding of stock control, inventory processes and warehouse systems

Hands-on leader with the ability to motivate warehouse, forklift and shift teams

Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels

Commercially aware with experience managing operational budgets

Knowledge of H&S and compliance requirements within a warehouse environment

Why join Big K?
Well-established, family-run business with long-term stability

Full responsibility for Warehouse & Logistics operations at a key site

Hands-on leadership role with strong autonomy

Supportive Directors and a collaborative team culture

If you’re an experienced warehouse or logistics leader looking for a role with genuine ownership and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

 Apply today for immediate consideration

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