Compound Operations Leader: KPI-Driven & Safe

Groupe CAT; Immingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe CAT is looking for a seasoned Compound Manager to lead daily vehicle compound operations at the Killingholme Compound. You will manage multi-skilled operatives, drive KPIs, oversee staffing, and guarantee timely vehicle checks and stock controls to meet customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, health and safety expertise, and a proven ability to coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in compound management, vehicle distribution, logistics, or a similar operational environment.
• Proven track record of leading large teams and delivering operational performance in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong planning, organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inbound and outbound vehicle operations, ensuring efficient processing and on-time dispatch.
• Manage compound teams to deliver customer requirements, operational targets, and KPIs.
• Plan resources and staffing levels to meet changing business demands.
• Maintain accurate vehicle inventory and compound records.
• Ensure vehicles are prepared and available for carrier collection within agreed timescales.
• Coordinate Health & Safety activities across the compound, including risk assessments and safety audits.
• Conduct compound and quality audits to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Monitor, analyse, and report operational, safety, and quality performance data.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Coach and develop Team Leaders and Operatives to drive performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Compound management

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Health & Safety knowledge

ISO 9001 audits

Stakeholder management

Job description

Groupe CAT is looking for a seasoned Compound Manager to lead daily vehicle compound operations at the Killingholme Compound. You will manage multi-skilled operatives, drive KPIs, oversee staffing, and guarantee timely vehicle checks and stock controls to meet customer requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, health and safety expertise, and a proven ability to coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams in a fast-paced logistics environment.