National Distribution & Fleet Ops Leader – UK & Ireland

PPG Industries; Dewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in the UK is recruiting a field-based UK Decorating Centre Distribution Operations Manager to lead fleet and hub operations across the UK & Ireland. You will partner with senior leaders to drive safety, compliance, and efficiency across a national network, using data to identify opportunities and deliver measurable improvements.

As a senior operations leader, you will coach Area Managers, Hub Managers, and teams, balance strategic thinking with hands-on support, and manage

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-site operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of fleet, transport, safety, and compliance requirements.
• A track record of driving operational improvement and change.
• Excellent coaching, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical ability with experience using data to improve performance.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational support.
• IOHS / NEBOSH Qualified desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading company fleet operations across UK & Ireland business units.
• Driving a strong culture of safety, compliance, and operational best practice.
• Supporting and coaching Area Managers, Hub Managers, and operational teams to deliver consistent standards.
• Using operational and fleet data to identify opportunities, reduce risk, and improve performance.
• Leading supplier relationships to ensure service, value, and efficiency.
• Delivering initiatives that improve customer service, productivity, sustainability, and cost control.
• Ensuring compliance across vehicle, driver, and equipment operations.
• Supporting business-wide projects that enhance the effectiveness of our stores, hubs, and distribution network.

Job description

PPG Industries in the UK is recruiting a field-based UK Decorating Centre Distribution Operations Manager to lead fleet and hub operations across the UK & Ireland. You will partner with senior leaders to drive safety, compliance, and efficiency across a national network, using data to identify opportunities and deliver measurable improvements.

As a senior operations leader, you will coach Area Managers, Hub Managers, and teams, balance strategic thinking with hands-on support, and manage