UK Operations Director - Logistics

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