EA FIRST LTD

Retail Grocery Distribution - Food & Drinks Fast paced, highly pressurised food & drinks distribution centre based in Dagenham. Looking for an experienced General Manager to drive perforamance and productivity with a strong focus on building a culture of continuous improvement. EA First have exclusively partnered with a leading Grocery Retailer in their search for a General Manager within flagship operation in Dagenham. Fantastic opportunity to join a business that is looking for a proven site leader to take ownership of the logistics operations. Reporting to the Senior Logistics Director, you'll use your skills and experience as a General Manager to support the wider business to lead the operational team to ensure 'best in class' operational performance whilst supporting with the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives. Providing leadership, motivation and career development to the site management team, ensuring that they achieve excellence on a day-to-day basis. Proactive in driving a continuous improvement culture; seeking out and driving improvement initiatives to ensure growth is managed successfully whilst maintaining challenging targets. Developing productive and effective relationships with key customer stakeholders to ensure we are able to deliver the customer's growth and longer term plans. Identify new opportunities to pursue within scope of existing site operations through process optimisation, layout redesigns and systems implementations Promote a culture of continuous improvement in order to improve both colleague and customer satisfaction Responsible for achieving the overall resource plan that meets both the current and future business needs of the company. Work with site leadership teams to develop schemes for improvements within each department - maintaining optimum use of resource at all times. Proactive in seeking out initiatives that ensure the contract supports the customer's business plan and supply chain strategy as well as the contract logistics strategy. A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background. A minimum of 5+ years 3PL Contract Logistics experience at General Manager or Site Manager level. Previous contract logistics experience within Food, Drinks, Wholesale or FMCG is essential. Experience on managing budgets up to £10m pa. You will be confident and able to build rapport, develop relationships with customers both internal and external. You will be able to recognise opportunities and synergies to enhance the relationship with the customer and be able to maintain and develop business growth opportunities. You must have the energy, determination and commitment to operate in an environment where regular customer contact and scrutiny is the norm and the highest level of customer service is non-negotiable. Have managed in excess of 150+ employees indirectly. You should be able to demonstrate skills in the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives using lean processes. IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications. Experience of Six Sigma / Prince2 methodologies would be advantageous. Live within a commutable distance to Dagenham. £80,000 - £90,000 + benefits. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Leading Grocery Retailer based in Dagenham Looking for an experienced Operations Manager to manage a fast paced, highly pressurised operation in Dagenham. My client is a leading Grocery Retailer based in Dagenham and they're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a fast paced, highly pressurised operation in Dagenham. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing warehouse and production operations within the Dagenham distribution centre. Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the site, ensuring smooth performance across all functions while delivering exceptional service to customers. You'll be responsible for achieving and surpassing objectives in safety, quality, financial outcomes, and on-time delivery. A key part of the role is leading and coaching a team of shift leaders, equipping them with the skills, resources, and guidance needed to manage their teams effectively and achieve operational excellence. You'll champion health and safety, drive continuous improvement, and actively promote employee engagement. By cultivating a high-performing, positive workplace culture, you'll not only deliver strong business results but also support the growth and development of future leaders. Your accountability will include meeting customer KPIs consistently, enhancing efficiency through proactive planning, audits, and reporting, and collaborating closely with the planning team to align demand with logistical capabilities. In addition, you'll strengthen customer partnerships by providing reliable, high-quality service and ensuring strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and industry regulations. This role is an excellent fit for an experienced operations manager who thrives in dynamic environments, is passionate about people development, and is driven to deliver outstanding results. We're looking for someone with a solid track record in operational leadership, ideally gained within a dynamic, multi-channel 3PL environment. You'll have hands-on experience managing teams, with a natural ability to coach, mentor, and bring out the best in others. Confident in making sound decisions, you'll also be comfortable building strong relationships and working effectively with colleagues across all levels of the business. Success in this role will require excellent communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive mindset. You'll be someone who thrives in fast-moving, people-centric settings, with the drive and resilience to navigate challenges while staying focused on results. Experience of working within a Food, Drinks or Grocery environment is essential. £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

This is a technical sales / proposals position, with a mechanical bias based in Ely, Cambridgeshire and offering full-time, permanent hours with a competitive salary and benefits package. The role will be contributing to all aspects of the customer journey, from initial enquiry to project solutions, costings and the final proposal preparation. You'll be pivotal in turning an opportunity into an actual sale and with your mechanical knowledge, be able to contribute to the understanding of the structural limitations of solutions and assist in the costings of such structures. In this varied and fast-paced role, you'll be: Creating project solutions based on the individual client's needs including general arrangements, costing estimates and proposal documents Create BOM's and costing estimates for projects Ensure each proposal is delivered on time and with the relevant unique numbers associated with it included Set up and organise proposal review meetings Ensure clarity and understanding of the cost calculation and build-up of the proposal highlighting the risks and ensure these have been minimised Ensure there is a clear understanding of any commercial risks within the proposal, and if necessary provisions are made Continuous improvement of internal technical and costing calculations Utilising previously purchased/design items to come up with new project solutions Manage the preparation of the 'bid / quotation' for submission Facilitation of internal sign-off procedure for all formal offers prior to release Handover process to sales for submission and further negotiation You'll need to have a strong commercial understanding to prepare technical and commercial proposals and be experienced in bid writing, pricing, and tender submissions, along with the following skills and experience:- The ability to understand supporting structures and design process of such structures In-depth knowledge of Mechanical handling equipment and design process The ability to understand official RFQ (Request For Quotes) Read and understand technical drawings Be a constant innovator and client orientated solutions provider Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook AutoCAD 2D proficient /qualified (Autodesk AutoCad 2018) The ability to use Software to analyse structures for estimation purposes The role is primarily office based but will also require travel within the UK and overseas to attend site visits and customer meetings. Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire Hours: Monday-Friday - 39 hours per week with flexibility over start/finish times between 7am-6pm. Salary: Competitive Benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, Pension, Life Assurance, BUPA Private Medical Cover & Medicash. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.

Are you a General Manager or RGM looking for a new challenge? Would you like to responsible for creating and implementing a Logistics strategy for a newly created flagship DC in the West Midlands? My client is a specialist distriutor based in the West Midlands who are targeting serious growth due to recent acquisitions. They're looking for a Head of Logistics to help create, implement and develop a long term strategy focused on growth and modernisation. Process improvement Ensure all aspects of the Warehousing and Distribution function work efficiently in order to deliver company strategic objectives. Work with senior management team to improve processes and systems across the business to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the company. Monitor and review Logistics department systems and procedures in order to promote good working practices and process within the department. Understand latest trends in systems, technology and working practices with a view to implementing when appropriate and relevant. Continual improvement In line with strategic objectives to set and measure Logistics department set of KPI's. The aim to be recognised as market leaders for customer service and delivery performance. Team Development. Provide the Logistics team with clear and achievable goals and objectives in order to ensure the team is managed and motivated at all times. Mentor Management/Supervisory team members to develop them as individuals and strengthen the team as a whole. Ensure information flow to the team is relevant and regular to give everyone full understanding of needs of the business. Automation and Innovation Implement advanced automation technologies to enhance warehouse operations. Collaborate with technical teams to optimise robotic systems and leverage data analytics for decision-making. Stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate innovative solutions into the facility. Supplier Management Establish strong working relationships with existing and new suppliers in order to ensure high levels of service, quality and value for money. Source new suppliers as and when required by the needs of the business, negotiating prices and conditions to benefit in order maintain the company's competitive edge. Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Proven experience in senior management roles with a strong focus on warehouse and logistics operations, automation, and Lean Six Sigma. Previous experience at GM, RGM or HOL level Expertise in automated warehouse systems, automated facilities and design. Strong financial acumen, budget management, and cost optimisation skills. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication abilities. Continuous improvement mindset and the ability to drive change and innovation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs. Wihin commutable distance to the West Midlands. £90,000 - £100,000 + benefits. EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.