Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing

Loom Talent Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Director to oversee activities across key locations in Merthyr Tydfil. The ideal candidate will have a strong logistics distribution background, proven leadership experience, and budget management skills. The salary ranges from £85,000 to £90,000 plus additional benefits including a car allowance and a company bonus scheme. This role requires a commitment to operational excellence and team development.

Benefits

£5k Company Car Allowance

Company Bonus Scheme

25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays

Company Pension Contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service Cover

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in logistics distribution and supply chain.
• Previous experience at General Manager or Director level.
• Budgetary responsibility for medium-sized operations over £10m.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for operational activities.
• Lead and develop high-performing operational teams.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Develop and manage operational site budgets.

Skills

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background

Warehouse leadership experience

Strong leadership and team management skills

Commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market

Job description

Overview

Role: Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing

Company: Leading 3PL Logistics Provider

Location: (Multi-Site) Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

Salary: £85,000 to £90,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits.

The Client

Loom Talent Limited have been retained by a 3PL Logistics provider, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative warehousing & Transport solutions across the UK.

The Role

The Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing will play a critical role in leading all activity across key DC locations, operating within a Multi-User, Multi-Site, Open Book, unionised environment in the Merthyr Tydydil, Wales area.

This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting Line: Reporting to the UK Managing Director (Or Similar).
• Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective site operational team (up to 120+ employees) through managerial direct reports.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
• Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational site budget, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
• Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Innovation: Support the business appetite to drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Supplier Relationships: Manage UK commercial relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services.

The Candidate

The successful candidate for the Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing role will have the following skills and experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• Proven Warehouse leadership experience within; 3PL / Production / Manufacturing / Automotive / FMCG or Construction industry, with a minimum of 5+ years of progressive responsibility - Essential.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience operating at a General Manager, Senior General Manager, Head of or Operations Director level previously - Essential.
• Previous budgetary responsibility across medium sized DC operations in excess of £10m - Advantageous.
• Exposure to unionised environments - Highly Advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Essential.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges.
• Commutable to Merthyr Tydfil, and surrounding areas - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Salary - £85,000 to £90,000
• £5k Company Car Allowance.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Plus additional company benefits.