The Role
The UK Operations Director - Logistics will play a critical role in leading all activity across UK operations in 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 and new site expansion.
Key Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. Reporting Structure: Report to the European Managing Director.
3. Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective UK operational team (200+ employees) through Head of & Manager level direct reports.
4. Business Growth: An awareness of the potential challenges new site start-up launches can have on collective culture is important to this client.
5. Client Relationships: Maintain and develop an already impressive multi-user customer base.
6. Budget Responsibility: Develop and manage the operational budget in excess of £20m, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.
7. Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
8. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
9. Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
10. Innovation: Drive innovation, automation & robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
11. 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:
1. A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background - Essential.
2. Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree - Advantageous.
3. 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.
4. Exposure to medium-sized warehouse & transport operations - Highly Advantageous.
5. Previous budgetary responsibility across multi-site operations in excess of £20m - Essential.
6. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential.
7. Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics market.
8. An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges.
9. 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
Job Info
Job Title: UK Operations Director - Logistics
Company: CV-Library
Location: Leicestershire
Posted: [Insert Date]
Closes: Jan 10th 2025
Sector: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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