UK Operations Director
3 days ago
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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