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Operations Director

Employer
Michael Page Logistics
Location
England
Salary
car allowance, bonus, pension
Closing date
3 Aug 2021

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Sector
Transport & Logistics
Responsibilities
Supply Chain / Logistics
Position/Level
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

The role of Operations Director is responsible for the leadership and delivery of all operational aspects with the National Warehouse Network, working alongside the Board and Senior Leadership teams to drive the business agenda, while promoting and delivering strategy, values and culture.

Client Details

I am delighted to be out to market on a retained search on behalf of one of the UK's leading 3PL Organisations.

Description

  • Responsible for driving and continuously improving the bottom line profitability of all the network depots.
  • Influencing Senior Stakeholders on key decisions, business growth and strategy to future proof the business.
  • Control and management of 2,000 + Operations Colleagues through clear communication.
  • Ensuring excellence in standards of service to all Customers.
  • Supporting the Senior Commercial Team in the development & maintaining of relationships with existing, potential & new customers.
  • Supporting the Senior Transport Team to maximise efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Visibility and approachability across the whole network.

Profile

  • Proven ability to deliver profitable business solutions for new & existing customers in the sector.
  • Ran large scale National Warehousing Operations
  • Proven record in Operational management &/or Leadership within a Logistics environment.
  • 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.

Job Offer

Six Figure Salary

Company Car/Allowance

Bonus

PHC

Company

Michael Page has successfully grown over the past 30 years and we are continuing to grow, as shown by our ever expanding sectors. Our logistics team are the latest to thrive as their own sector after having lived under the umbrella of procurement and supply chain.

Due to an increase in job vacancies in the logistics industry, as well as a high level of talent emerging, Michael Page is proud to reveal its new logistics sector.

Although the sector is new, Michael Page has always had a dedicated logistics team who work together with candidates to deliver the best results. We recruit a variety of roles including: 

  • General managers
  • Warehouse managers 
  • Transport managers
  • Solutions and network designers

We also work with an extensive client base to advise and develop appropriate recruitment processes to secure the right talent for their organisation.

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