A high performing Distribution General Manager, with over 25 years established within Logistics, Transport, Production, Warehouse, E-Commerce and Retail. Along with Inventory & Compliance and Safety, in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) sector with an overall operating P&L budget of £7m. Vast experience in strategically managing all areas within this sector. Proven leadership skills, providing effective appraisals and training plans. Manages, develops and motivates teams to achieve their objectives. Experienced within Continuous Improvements and Project Management. Committed to maintaining excellence by being flexible, keeping ahead of the latest innovations and adapting to changing environments. Accustomed to executive leadership team responsibility. Brings advanced knowledge of risk management and contingency planning. Leads with a naturally engaging leadership style, sets the precedent for high standards and champions excellence. Delivers an approach that is professional, credible, and business focused. Articulately communicates at all levels through to director / board level. Assimilates quickly to new working environments and teams. Key Strengths and Skills Experienced & pro-active Operations Manager/Continuous Improvement Manager, with effective team building skills, able to work well under pressure Proven record of meeting and exceeding budget expectations Significant managerial, promoting continuous improvement through staff development, training & streamlining processes to remove unnecessary waste Improved pick rates between 5-12% in several sites Implemented new structures & procedures to ensure continued improvement within every department Improved working relationships within several departments to consistently improve the service to the customer by regular 1-2-1’s, Management Meetings and Interdepartmental training, achieved IIP status LEADERSHIP: Extensively experienced at a senior level, with strength in driving teams to deliver company priorities. A Proven track record of driving collaborative working. Proficient in coaching, mentoring, and developing staff. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Equipped with strong project management skills. Adept at initiating, launching and embedding change and processes re-design. Expertly achieves time, cost, resource, and quality targets. Excels at managing risk and minimising detrimental impact of change on day-to-day business operations.