Job Description
We are recruiting for an experienced Assistant General Manager to join our team in Thatcham.
This is a new position designed to work in partnership with the existing Assistant General Manager. Together you will support the site General Manager in the overall development, performance and maintenance of site operational activities as we strive to achieve the maximum efficiency, quality, service and profitability across our business. You will ensure a safe and friendly working environment for all at site, coaching and supporting the team to drive positive change and an engaging culture.
It’s an exciting time to join, too. Having recently been acquired by Marks & Spencer, Gist is set to benefit from improvements to its supply chain efficiency, with network investment and a new journey to success taking shape.
Salary: Up to £65,000 p/a dependent on experience (pro rota)
Hours: 15-25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Any 2-3 days a week on site
Contract: This is a permanent, job share position.
Location: Gist Thatcham, RG19 4BQ
As an Assistant General Manager (AGM) at Gist
You will be a key member of the site senior leadership team reporting directly to the General Manager, deputising where appropriate in their absence and overseeing all aspects of the site, its people and performance.
Alongside the existing AGM, you will have primary accountability for the warehouse along with stock, systems and administration functions. You play a vital role in all commercial decisions to ensure the site delivers against the strategic objectives.
Analysing and measuring the operational performance, process outcomes and profitability to drive a best in class performance. Creating innovative solutions to ensure, continuous improvement and efficiency within the warehouse function through your people.
Accountable for building, leading and developing your team consisting of Warehouse Operation Managers and Shift Managers to ensure successful delivery of change management as well as commercial and service delivery KPI’s.
Gist prides itself on ensuring colleague safety at all times across the business. You will be responsible for ensuring all requirements relating to safety and wellbeing are being fully implemented at site. As well as this you will be responsible for maintaining a continued focus and responsibility for the business people agenda.
About You
- Experienced Senior leader ideally with a distribution background, food distribution is preferable but not essential
- Ability to demonstrate excellent commercial acumen and decision making skills
- Aspirational individual who is keen to learn and seek progression
- Proven experience of managing change, and delivering continuous improvement
- Forecasting and budget management capability
- Ability to develop excellent stakeholder relationships at all levels
- Strategically minded, ability to translate business objectives and deliver the necessary change
- Knowledge of and background in logistics/transport department would be beneficial
- Excellent influencing and communication skills
About Us
Gist is a supply chain specialist providing retail distribution, primary and global freight logistics services across the UK and Ireland. At Gist, we pride ourselves in delivering innovative solutions and transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning more than 50 years.
We are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative and ethical.
Gist Limited is a subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc.
What You'll Enjoy
- Annual bonus scheme
- Car allowance
- All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across Marks and Spencer (T&Cs apply)
- Private healthcare
- Pension – Auto enrolment scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rota)
- Well-being portal
- Discounts to major restaurants and retailers
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15-25 per week
Salary: Up to £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thatcham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: AGM