Head of Operations/Country Manager (UK)

ZipRecruiter; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Operations/Country Manager to lead their UK logistics operations. This role involves overseeing a large team, ensuring operational excellence, and collaborating with various business partners to achieve strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in the logistics sector, a deep understanding of the UK market, and a commitment to fostering a high-performing team culture. Join this forward-thinking company to shape the future of logistics and drive sustainable performance enhancements.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Personnel development opportunities

Team-oriented corporate culture

Demanding and responsible tasks

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in transport and logistics sectors.
• Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 50+ and oversee regional business activities.
• Ensure operational performance through defined KPIs.

Skills

Leadership in logistics

Continuous improvement initiatives

Stakeholder management

Supply chain optimization

Job description

Job Description

Based on our core competences, we are a globally leading provider of logistics solutions for the

chemicals, petroleum products, gas and foodstuffs industries. As a family-owned company, we support every of our 3,800 employees worldwide. Their skills, commitment and know-how are the basis that enables us to always go the extra mile and supply the best solution to our customers at all times. Use your skills to achieve something special.

For HOYER Group at location Huddersfield, we are looking for an Head of Operations/Country Manager (UK) who will work with us to shape the future of logistics.

YOUR TASKS

• Leading a team of 50+ people, responsible for overseeing regional business activities within the UK, Including intermodal/road operations, customer service, fleet management, and safety, health, environment, local (& group-) compliance and quality (SHEQ) standards.
• Ensure operational performance and excellence through defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), monitoring safety performance, and managing third-party performance (e.g., suppliers, vendors).
• Work together with Business Partners like Global Sales, Finance, Operations & Human Resources in order to achieve the overall targets of the HOYER Group.
• To support new business through close collaboration with and driving of the Sales & BD functions.

YOUR SKILLS

• Significant progressive leadership experience within the transport, logistics, and intermodal sectors, with a deep understanding of the UK and European market landscape.
• Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimise end-to-end supply chain processes, and deliver sustainable performance enhancements.
• Skilled in managing complex stakeholder networks, including clients, third-party providers, and internal teams, to ensure service excellence and long-term partnerships.
• Committed to inspiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing management teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth.

BENEFITS

• Demanding and responsible tasks
• Competitive remuneration package
• Appreciative, team-oriented corporate culture
• Personnel development that promotes further and additional education