Head of Operations

2 weeks ago


Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom Strive Supply Chain Full time

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive. co. uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.

**Head of Operations (Warehouse & Transport)**

**c£55k + Car + Excellent Benefits**

**North East**

Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor, who are currently recruiting for a brand new Operations role to operate across two sites in Cumbria and Tyne & Wear. As Head of Operations, you will be responsible for managing and developing the busy operationsteams across both Warehouse and Transport at the two sites, one of which operates as a satellite depot.

With 5 Direct Reports and c200 FTEs across both sites, as Head of Operations you will be responsible for:

- Delivering all elements of the Operations in line with plan, across both Warehouse and Transport
- Managing the depot management team to drive operational efficiencies, service excellence and productivity in order constantly improve depot performance
- Manage the commercial operation of the depot to ensure the profit budget target is met or exceeded
- Ensure all H&S, Legal Compliance of the depot is adhered to
- From a similar Operation, you will have successfully managed and led Warehouse and Transport operations within a FMCG environment.
- Commercially astute, you will have a sharp eye for optimization of costs as well as a track record in customer service.
- Well versed in the management of all core Operational and Logistics KPIs, you will be passionate about Customer Service and the delivery of excellent service.
- Moreover, you will be able to demonstrate exceptional operational efficiencies and improvements through CI / project management.
- Evidence of an effective track record of people management and leadership


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