Head of Operations

2 months ago


Brighton, United Kingdom LEVEL UP RECRUITMENT Full time

An opportunity for an accomplished Head of Operations to join and established regional food supplier who provide the very best locally sourced fresh meats, seafood, vegetables, fruit and other essentials for professional kitchens.

You will be primarily accountable for the management, leadership and development of all operational teams with 3-5 direct reports and 120 indirect reports. As Head of Operations you will act as the ambassador of the business's vision and values and ensurethat accountability is built right the way down the supply chain.

Other role responsibilities include:

- Manage the depot management team to drive operational efficiencies, customer service and productivity in order to deliver a profitable service to customers and meet KPIs
- Demonstrate the expected behaviours and standards of a people leader to recruit, engage and develop the capability of the people and generate the right high performance culture
- Support and work with the sales teams in order to ensure the development and retention of accounts and maximise the commercial opportunities
- Manage the commercial operation of the depot to ensure the profit budget target is met or exceeded
- Ensure that good management practice and all processes are followed in order to ensure the health and safety of our employees and customers
- Full budgetary and financial control of all operational activities such as stock management and control to achieve agreed targets
- To optimise activity within operational teams ensuring and manage all KPI related in transport and warehouse departments
- Identifying opportunities to ensure appropriate planning and resourcing, development, training is in place to meet the business performance
- To ensure compliance with audit, HSE and other regulatory requirements in relation to operational, safety, legal, accidental/environmental and financial criteria

The requirements this position are:

- Experience of working within a fast paced logístical business
- Evidence of an effective track record of people management and leadership qualities
- Experience and understanding of the food service/distribution market place and running a distribution environment
- Ability to motivate and encourage individuals to get the best results
- The ability to perform effectively in complex and difficult environments
- Customer driven with a collaborative and hands-on approach
- Team focussed with the ability to achieve success through others
- Flexible, enthusiastic and positive approach
- Awareness of financial controls/P&L
- Ability to cope under pressure and prioritise demands

The salary and package on offer are:

- £60 - £65,000 basic
- 20% bonus
- £6,250 car allowance
- Pension scheme
- 25 days + bank holidays


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