National Distribution Operations Lead – UK & Ireland

PPG Industries; Birstall; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries seeks a Field Based UK Decorating Centre Distribution Operations Manager to lead our national distribution and fleet operations across the UK & Ireland. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and driving efficiency while coaching senior teams and using data to improve performance.

You will influence stores, hubs, and suppliers, delivering measurable improvements in service, productivity, sustainability and cost control on a national scale.

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.
• IOSH / NEBOSH Qualified desirable

Responsibilities

• Leading fleet and hub 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.

Skills

Multi-site operations

Fleet, transport, safety & compliance

Operational improvement & change

Coaching & stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking with hands-on drive

IOSH/NEBOSH (desirable)

Job description

PPG Industries seeks a Field Based UK Decorating Centre Distribution Operations Manager to lead our national distribution and fleet operations across the UK & Ireland. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and driving efficiency while coaching senior teams and using data to improve performance.

You will influence stores, hubs, and suppliers, delivering measurable improvements in service, productivity, sustainability and cost control on a national scale.