UK Operations Director

3 weeks ago


Leicestershire, United Kingdom Loom Talent Full time

The Role

The UK Operations Director - Logistics will play a critical role in leading all activity across UK operations across in-house warehousing & transport operations.

Based in Leicestershire, this position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding and industry-leading organisation which will include directing an already impressive UK distribution network, new site expansion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all UK business operational activities, including warehousing, 50+ vehicles, ongoing delivery of the operational growth strategy, continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
  • Reporting Structure: Report to the European Managing Director.
  • Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective UK operational team (200+ employees) through Head of & Manager level direct reports.
  • Business Growth: An awareness of the potential challenges new site start up launches can have on collective culture is important to this client.
  • Client Relationships: Maintain and develop an already impressive multi-user customer base.
  • Budget Responsibility: Develop and manage the operational budget in excess of £20m, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.
  • Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
  • Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Innovation: Drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Stakeholder Management: Align objectives, seek resolutions and drive success with UK & International peers.

The Candidate

The successful candidate for the UK Operations Director - Logistics position will have the following skills and experiences:

  • A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, MBA or advanced degree - Advantageous
  • The successful candidate must have operated at a Regional General Manager, Head of, or Director level for a Logistics business for a minimum of 5+ years - Essential.
  • Exposure to medium sized warehouse & transport operations - Highly Advantageous
  • Previous budgetary responsibility across multi-site operations in excess of £20m - Essential.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential.
  • Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics market.
  • An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges.
  • Commutable to the Leicestershire area for 5 days per week.

The Salary & Package

  • Salary - £95,000 to £105,000
  • Company Car /£10,000 Car Allowance
  • Company Bonus Scheme
  • 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Plus additional company benefits


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