Your new companyOur client works within the temperature-controlled food sector and is growing within the Scottish market.Your new roleOur client is actively looking for a General Manager/ Regional General Manager (Transport) to work on a permanent basis. This role has multi-site responsibility and is based in Bellshill, reporting to their Director of Operations.This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic and day-to-day management of their transport division, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and outstanding customer service. The successful candidate will be responsible for all operational performance and financial aspects of the depots, by managing the Weekly Profit and Loss of the depots, which includes the transport operation and a small warehouse operation. Manage & support an effective operational process which ensures the integrity of customer / supplier's service requirements. You will have strong hands-on/operational experience. Experience with European Road Freight would be advantageous. Manage commercial aspects of a transport operation to meet profit and service/quality targets.What you'll need to succeedBe commercially astute to manage all financial matters pertaining to the smooth operations of the depots. To be proactive and work under own initiative to form solutions to potential problems with the ability to make decisions instantaneously. Strong negotiating and reasoning skills and highly competent and strong organisational ability. Fully competent in the management of health & safety (IOSH trained), the ability to motivate a team and excellent people skills with a positive and strong motivation for people and customers. Pragmatic and hands-on with a strong operational focus. Structured with the ability to prioritise and action and result-oriented. Relevant qualifications in transport management or logistics (CPC desirable).What you'll get in returnThey are offering a very competitive salary and benefits package along with an excellent career path with a company which is growing in Scotland.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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