Director of Operations

JR United Kingdom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company based in the East Midlands seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead freight and logistics operations. The role demands strong operational oversight, financial performance improvement, and a proven leadership background in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have significant experience in managing logistics operations, customs processes, and compliance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits based on experience

Qualifications

• Significant experience in freight, logistics, or transport operations.
• Knowledge of UK/Ireland customs processes.
• Executive experience in high-paced commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operations including freight forwarding and customs clearance.
• Lead high-performing operational teams and improve cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and support innovation.

Skills

Operational improvement

Financial performance

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

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Competitive Salary + Benefits (Dependent upon experience)

East Midlands Based

Our Client

A long-established organisation in the logistics and supply chain sector is seeking a commercially focused and operationally strong Operations Director to lead its freight and logistics operations. With strong reputation for service excellence, the company supports a wide range of clients through its national distribution infrastructure and global freight forwarding capabilities.

The Role

This is a strategic senior leadership role with responsibility for overseeing end-to-end operations including freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and domestic transport. The Operations Director will play a key role in scaling the business, enhancing operational performance, and introducing sustainable, data-led solutions that support long-term commercial growth.

Key accountabilities include leading high-performing operational teams, improving cost efficiency and customer service, and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and regulatory frameworks. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration with finance, sales, and HR, while supporting innovation, technology adoption, and infrastructure development in line with company growth plans.

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in freight, logistics, or transport operations, including knowledge of international freight flows, UK/Ireland customs processes, and regulated environments. They will be a confident and engaging leader with a track record of delivering operational improvement, financial performance, and team development in fast-paced commercial settings.

To Apply

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced operations leader to shape the future of a respected and growing logistics business. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly or contact Mike Pritchard-Howarth in the first instance for a confidential discussion. Contact details can be found on the Newman Stewart website.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.