Grzegorz Zuchowicz

Strategic and results-driven Senior Operations Manager / Director with over 20 years' experience leading large-scale, multi-site operations across logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and retail environments. Proven track record in business transformation, digital change, greenfield launches, and turnaround growth, with full P&L accountability and strong commercial acumen. Recognised for delivering rapid revenue growth, operational stability through ownership change, and high-performing leadership teams.

Adept at driving cultural change, modernising legacy systems, and aligning operations with long-term strategic goals. Seeking a senior leadership role where operational excellence, scalability, and strategic execution are critical.

General Manager - 12 month FTC - Global Home - Andover

(2025-08)

This was a 12 month fixed term contract to implement and set up a new DC as a consultant

• Leading a full digital transformation, replacing legacy systems with modern, data-driven workflows to improve visibility, control, and decision-making.
• Driving management upskilling programmes to build a future-ready leadership team aligned with growth objectives.
• Overseeing facility and equipment modernisation, improving throughput, safety standards, and operational resilience.
• Setting strategic direction while embedding performance metrics and accountability across the operation.

Expansion Manager - 12 month FTC - Rouden (SP Group) - Cullompton

(2025-02 - 2025-07)

• Successfully delivered a greenfield branch launch, managing site acquisition, yard design, infrastructure setup, and operational readiness.
• Recruited, trained, and mobilised the initial operational team, ensuring performance standards from day one.
• Achieved on-time and on-budget delivery, handing over a fully operational branch to the Branch Manager within target timelines.
• Established scalable processes to support future expansion.

Operations Manager (South West & Wales) - Burdens (Wolseley Group)

(2019-12 - 2025-01)

• Led regional operations through complex ownership transitions, maintaining zero downtime and uninterrupted customer service.
• Delivered a 90% improvement in turnover and profitability within 18 months through logistics optimisation and commercial alignment.
• Standardised operational processes across multiple sites, driving consistency, efficiency, and cost control.
• Strengthened safety performance, service levels, and leadership capability across the region.

General Manager - Sydenham's Timber Centre - Glastonbury

(2019-02 - 2019-12)

• Executed a high-impact turnaround, increasing monthly turnover from £320k to £1M in under 12 months.
• Led the closure and strategic relocation of the business unit with no loss of key accounts or service disruption.
• Rebuilt operational structure and performance culture to support sustained growth.

General Manager - Snows Timber – Distribution Centre, Timber Mill & Treatment Plant

(2018-02 - 2019-02)

• Held full P&L responsibility for a high-volume, multi-function operation.
• Improved KPIs across safety, productivity, and service through disciplined performance management.
• Implemented structured reporting and accountability frameworks.

Assistant Team Manager - Lidl

(2016-01 - 2018-02)

• Managed teams of 50+ staff in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Supported the opening of a new distribution centre, contributing to operational setup and mobilisation.
• Delivered transport planning, compliance, and stock control excellence.

Warehouse Manager - Furniture Village

(2007-01 - 2016-01)

Progressed from Operative to Warehouse Manager, reflecting consistent high performance.

• Led large operational teams, overseeing logistics, stock control, and health & safety compliance.
• Played a key role in scaling warehouse operations to meet business growth.