Operations Director

A world class logistics business is recruiting an Operations Director to join their leadership team in the East Midlands area.

The role will have the following responsibilities:

• Leading one of the UKs most high profile warehousing operations

• Influencing Senior Stakeholders on key decisions, business growth and strategy to future proof the business.

• Control and management of multi-site operation

• Working with and proactively influencing Group Support Departments to drive and the achievement of the Operational KPI’s and initiatives.

• Ensure compliance of all legalities for both statutory & company obligation.

• Challenge and respond to the analysis of the KPI Data, driving improvement and efficiencies across the network.

• To drive and continuously improve a safe and healthy working environment for all colleagues through management & observation of site compliance, health & safety rules & practices.

• Encouragement and engagement of colleagues, at all levels, through Continuous Improvement Plans and People Plans bench marked against Survey Feedback and external factors.

• Builder of Succession, Recruitment & Retention Plans for the network.

The ideal candidate for Operations Director will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience of leading large scale warehousing operations.

• Experience in leading warehousing start-ups would be advantageous.

• Experience of managing 3PL operations would be advantageous.

• Proven ability to deliver profitable business solutions for new & existing customers in the sector.

• Proven record in Operational management &/or Leadership in a similar sector.

• Proven management ability of a high performing team.

• Experienced in managing commercial relationships & service provided to customers.

• Previous experience of remotely managing and influencing numerous teams.

• Experience developing teams through periods of change and cultural enhancement.