General Manager

This is a senior leadership role with national accountability across chilled warehousing and transport operations, with a particular emphasis on our Chesterfield RDC - Romac Logistics newest and largest strategic investment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operational excellence, supporting business growth and ensuring best-in-class service for our customer.

The role requires a strong visible presence at our new Chesterfield RDC, alongside effective leadership and governance across the wider RDC network. The position holds full accountability for operational performance, financial delivery, safety, compliance, and customer outcomes within chilled distribution., + Lead the performance, development and optimisation of the Chesterfield RDC as the flagship site within the network
+ Provide visible senior leadership across chilled distribution operations, with a primary focus on the mobilisation and development of our Chesterfield RDC
+ Ensure efficient, safe and compliant warehouse and transport operations across all chilled sites
+ Drive operational excellence through standardisation, KPI management and continuous improvement initiatives
+ Oversee and align performance across all national chilled RDCs
+ Hold full P&L accountability for chilled warehousing and transport operations
+ Manage operational costs, labour efficiency and asset utilisation to deliver strong financial performance
+ Support and drive growth across both warehousing and transport operations, including scaling existing business and implementing additional volume
+ Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure consistently high service delivery and communication standards
+ Ensure full compliance with all UK transport, HSE and food safety regulations
+ Lead safety and compliance initiatives, driving a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement
+ Develop and lead high-performing operational teams across multiple locations

Key Measures of Success:
+ Service level performance and customer satisfaction
+ Chesterfield RDC performance as a benchmark site
+ Growth in warehousing and transport operations
+ Chilled distribution P&L performance
+ Cost efficiency and productivity improvements
+ Legal, safety and compliance performance across all sites
+ Audit outcomes and continuous improvement delivery

+ Proven experience in a senior logistics or distribution leadership role, ideally within chilled or temperature-controlled environments
+ Strong track record of managing large-scale warehousing and transport operations
+ Demonstrable experience delivering operational excellence and business growth
+ Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L performance
+ In-depth knowledge of UK transport legislation, HSE and compliance standards
+ Ability to lead, influence and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations

+ £80,000 per annum + Company Car
+ Opportunity to lead Romac Logistics flagship chilled distribution operation
+ Key leadership role within a growing and ambitious logistics business
+ Company pension, holiday allowance and additional benefits