General Manager
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Position: General Manager
Location: Bristol Airport : BS48 3DY
Grade: RCS J
Contract Type: Permanent - Full time
Closing Date: Wednesday 5th February 2025
PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an airport. You will be required to undergo a security/background check if you are to be successful for this position.
Are you an experienced General Manager who is looking for a new role? Would you like to work for an airline much loved by its customers? Are you able to learn fast and love a challenge? Are you a resilient, energetic leader and know how to make an immediate impact? Are you looking for your next opportunity in the aviation sector and you are ready to put your stamp on our operations?
At DHL Supply Chain our business is logistics, but people are our passion. We are the most innovative, diverse, and inclusive company in the world. We invest in our people from day one and we provide them with great opportunities for personal and professional development.
As a General Manager within the aviation sector you will provide expertise to the customer in the field of supply chain, management services, operations and continuous improvement. The size and scale of this opportunity is massive. You will not only take ownership for our operations but also improve employment engagement, influence change, recognise areas for improvement and identify new opportunities. You will also work closely with our Customer Team, Operations Director, Finance Department, HR, Airport Compliance Team, Airport Security Team and Trade Union.
We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;
- Responsible for day to day operation and stakeholder management.
- Provide leadership for our operation, assess potential, develop talent and succession planning.
- Proactively and professionally manage client relationships, delivering superior customer satisfaction at all times.
- Develop effective plans for business improvement activities and development of the customer account.
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
- Proven track record of managing of managing complex operations.
- Customer Management experience at senior level
- Previous experience of succession planning and team development
- Experience of building and maintaining relationships with Trade Union
- Previous experience within the aviation sector would be an advantage but not essential.
SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL
- Be able to provide five years address history
- Be able to provide five years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
- To obtain a full airside ID
WHY CHOOSE US?
As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
- Access to company car scheme or car allowance.
- Free parking and a shuttle bus into site.
- Free confidential 24/7 GP service
- Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
- Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
- 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.
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