Global Operations Director

3 days ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time
Job Title: Global Operations Director

We are seeking a highly experienced Global Operations Director to join our client, a leading global business in the UK. As Global Operations Director, you will be responsible for leading the formation of a new Logistics Operations team and ensuring clear division of tasks and maximising team performance.

About the Role:
  • Report to the Group Head of Logistics or equivalent.
  • Lead the formation of a new Logistics Operations team and ensure clear division of tasks and maximise team performance.
  • Full review of all tasks and activities within the team, and implementation of streamlining and improvement to drive efficiencies.
  • Day-to-day line management of the Logistics Operations Team.
  • Provide day-to-day support to the Logistics Operational Team.
  • Be the point of contact for any logistics operational support in the business (sites & 3rd parties) and to find solutions to problems as and when they occur.
  • Build an effective & productive network within multiple sites, suppliers & 3PL's (warehousing & transport).
  • Be responsible for the operational effectiveness of all customer deliveries and inter-site movements.
  • Proactively manage the day-to-day relationships with all logistics suppliers to facilitate close working partnerships.
  • Be commutable to Peterborough.

Salary: £50,000 + bonus
Location: Commutable to Peterborough.

About You:
  • A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
  • Logistics environments including warehousing, road and sea freight - Essential.
  • Import / Export processes & procedures - Essential.
  • Strong people leadership and the ability to build high performing teams.
  • Operationally astute.
  • Change management.
  • Degree qualification or supply chain / logistics qualification - Desirable.
  • Intermediate to advanced excel skills - Essential.
  • Communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial, including effective stakeholder management.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, along with a focus on implementing improvements.
  • Understands continuous improvement methodology Self-starter, can work with light supervision.
  • Appreciation of the relationship between operations & costs in an FMCG environment.


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