Operations Manager - Automotive Industry

National Vehicle Distribution; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tyre purchase scheme

Tool purchase scheme

Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution in Tees Valley, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead and oversee daily vehicle distribution activities. The role focuses on supervising operational staff, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency, and providing training and guidance to the team.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, plus a solid working knowledge of typical logistics software and vehicle handling

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding time management and organisational skills.
• Technical proficiency with relevant software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise operational staff, including performance evaluations and scheduling.
• Coordinate daily operations to ensure smooth logistics.
• Provide training and development for team members.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.
• Assist with budget monitoring, record-keeping and reporting.
• Offer technical guidance and perform operational duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time Management

Technical Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About NVD

Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one-stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers’ vehicles before final delivery.

About NVD

Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one-stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers’ vehicles before final delivery. Since our inception, NVD UK has led the way in pioneering the digitisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry. As early adopters of emerging technologies, we have introduced significant efficiencies that save our customers both time and money. Our commitment to progress, innovation, and continuous service improvement remains central to our business ethos today.

Role Summary

This role involves leading and supervising operational staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with quality, environmental, and health and safety standards. Key responsibilities include conducting performance evaluations, assisting with hiring and scheduling, providing training and development, and managing administrative duties such as budget monitoring and report generation. The successful candidate will also serve as a technical reference for the team. Essential skills include strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time management abilities, along with technical proficiency in relevant software and industry knowledge. A working knowledge of vehicle compound operations and workshop management will be a distinct advantage.

Pay And Benefits

• Tyre purchase scheme
• Tool purchase scheme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and Supervise Operational Staff: Includes performance evaluations, hiring assistance, scheduling, and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate Daily Operations: Oversee activities to ensure smooth and efficient functioning, including maintenance, cleaning, and logistics.
• Training and Development: Train new employees on procedures and systems, and identify team training needs.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to quality, environmental, and health and safety standards through site checks and audits.
• Administrative Duties: Assist with budget monitoring, record-keeping, and report generation.
• Technical Support: Provide technical guidance to operational staff and perform operational duties when necessary.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for staff and customer interaction.
• Problem-solving: Ability to think creatively and resolve issues.
• Time Management: Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient with relevant software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and in-depth industry knowledge.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion, in accordance with UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

In Ireland and the UK, the logistics and transport sector has traditionally seen lower representation of women and minority groups. NVD actively encourages applications from all backgrounds to help us build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.