Operations Director

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic and results-driven Operations Director to enhance logistics operations. This role involves leading a dynamic team, optimizing warehouse and transport efficiencies, and driving cost control measures. With a focus on data analysis and strategic planning, the successful candidate will play a key role in aligning operational strategies with business objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader to make a real impact in a growing business, ensuring compliance and safety while fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, warehousing, or transport as an Operations Director.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to drive cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity.
• Lead and develop a team of 42, fostering accountability and high performance.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost efficiency across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Cost Control

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Education

Experience as Operations Director

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

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Operations Director
Location: Derby
Salary: Negotiable Dependant On Experience
Hours: Monday - Friday - 40 hours

The Recruitment Group is working with a family-run business with over 25 years of experience supplying products to retailers nationally. They are a leading importer/wholesaler in the UK that has grown to be one of the largest companies in the home goods sector. They have designed their services to help companies grow their product categories beyond their standard offering, with a worldwide manufacturing network. They pride themselves on being an efficient, dynamic company setting trends for others to follow.

About the Role:
We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Operations Director to lead and optimise our warehouse and transport operations. This role will focus on improving efficiencies, cost control, and team leadership to ensure smooth and effective logistics operations. The successful candidate will have two direct reports and oversee a wider team of around 40 indirect reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Warehouse & Transport Efficiencies: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and reduce operational costs.
• Data & Performance Analysis: Use strong numerical and analytical skills to monitor KPIs, assess performance, and make data-driven decisions.
• Leadership & Team Management: Lead and develop two direct reports while overseeing a wider team of 40 indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Strategic Planning: Align operational strategies with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Cost Control & Budgeting: Manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost efficiency across transport and warehousing operations.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all operations comply with industry regulations, health & safety standards, and company policies.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as an Operations Director, ideally within logistics, warehousing, or transport.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to analyse numbers and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent people management skills, with experience leading large operational teams.
• A proactive and strategic mindset, with the ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and transport operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader to make a real impact and drive efficiencies in a growing business.