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Operations Director - Transport Services sector

Employer
Michael Page Logistics
Location
England, London, South West London
Salary
£60000 - £70000 per annum
Closing date
1 Oct 2021

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

Job Details

Michael Page Logistics are looking to recruit an Operations Director for our client in South West London.

Client Details

Our client are a privately owned business providing Transport Solutions to the food sector across London and the South East.

Description

In the role of Operations Director you will be responsible for:

  • Operational Management, contract retention and development of the logistic and transportation service
  • People management responsibility in excess of 200 employees across various contracts.
  • Conducting extensive and ongoing reviews of operating procedures to ensure the company continues to deliver its extensive range of services in line with growth aspirations.
  • Collaboration with central services support department.
  • Direct leadership and development of 2 Senior Operations Managers, HR Director, Finance department and the operational customer service team.

Profile

The successful candidate for the role of Operations Director will have the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

  • Have a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background at senior and strategic level
  • Be CPC National / CPC Internationally qualified
  • Have a minimum of 5+ years Transport Management experience
  • Have worked within a fast paced sector previously, ideally within Food, FMCG or 3PL
  • Have managed large teams of people including managers and multiple department
  • Have held budget responsibility

Job Offer

You will join an agile and forward thinking operation who reacts quickly and has aspirations to continue to grow. Reporting into the MD you will play a key role in the future growth of the company. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits.

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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