General Manager DistributionRomark Logistics

Romark Logistics is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our Barling facility, an 825,000+ square foot operation with approximately 100 employees supporting both 70-degree and freezer distribution. This large-scale, multi-functional site operates in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment and plays a critical role in supporting key customer partnerships.

The General Manager will have full ownership of site performance, financial results, and leadership development. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong operational command, disciplined execution, and the ability to build alignment across a complex organization.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned distribution leader who thrives in large, multi-shift environments and is motivated by driving performance, strengthening culture, and delivering consistent results.

• Full P&L responsibility and overall site performance, including safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and cost control

• Leadership of a multi-layer management team across operations, inventory control, quality, safety, HR partnership, and support functions

• Establishment of a structured operating cadence supported by defined KPIs and clear accountability standards

• Optimization of labor planning and resource allocation to meet volume requirements efficiently

• Continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service performance, cost discipline, and operational reliability

• Development of leadership bench strength through coaching, performance management, and succession planning

• Strong, professional partnership with customer leadership to ensure transparency, responsiveness, and service excellence

• Reinforcement of company standards related to safety, compliance, and operational discipline

Required Experience

• Eight or more years of progressive warehouse or distribution leadership experience

• Five or more years in a full site-level GM or equivalent leadership role with P&L ownership

• Experience leading large, multi-shift warehouse operations

• Demonstrated success improving productivity through structured performance management and operational discipline

• Strong analytical capability and proficiency using KPIs to drive decisions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and experience with warehouse management systems

• Track record of leadership stability and long-term organizational impact

Preferred Experience

• Experience in food-grade, temperature-controlled, or regulated distribution environments

• Experience leading complex operations with high service expectations

• Experience driving structured change management initiatives

• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma practices

Leadership Expectations

At Romark, our leaders build trust through reliability, fairness, and operational discipline. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Consistent follow-through on commitments

• Clear, transparent communication

• Strong process orientation and attention to detail

• Customer-focused decision making

• Humility and openness to input

• Courage to make timely, well-reasoned decisions

• Commitment to team success and shared accountability

Founded in 1954, Romark has grown into a premier logistics partner supporting many of the world’s leading FMCG, pharmaceutical, and retail brands.  We are a family-owned organization built on integrity, accountability, and long-term partnerships, with our customers and with our Romarkables.