Regional Final Mile Manager - East Anglia

Smiths News plc; England; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company bonus

Health Cash Plan

25 days holiday

E-Learning and training

Job summary

Smiths News plc in the United Kingdom is recruiting for a Regional Operations Manager for East Anglia. The role oversees final mile delivery operations with a focus on productivity, cost control, and safety, across new East Anglia sites.

It requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and strong communication with depot managers and senior teams. The position offers a field-based, national remit with a competitive package including car allowance and bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-site operations management within logistics, delivery, or final mile sectors.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success in managing and developing teams.
• Deep understanding of health & safety regulations and compliance in logistics and final mile operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee final mile operations across East Anglia ensuring productivity and cost control.
• Lead site teams and develop Depot Managers and staff.
• Maintain H&S compliance and standardised processes across sites.

Skills

Multi-site operations management

Leadership

Health & safety compliance

Financial management

Logistics software (WMS, TMS)

Problem solving

Communication

Lean Six Sigma (advantage)

Education

Degree in logistics or supply chain management (advantage)

Professional certifications (e.g., CILT, PRINCE2, ILM, CMI, Lean Six Sigma, NEBOSH) (advantage)

Tools

WMS

TMS

Real-time delivery tracking systems

Job description

Smiths News plc in the United Kingdom is recruiting for a Regional Operations Manager for East Anglia. The role oversees final mile delivery operations with a focus on productivity, cost control, and safety, across new East Anglia sites.

It requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and strong communication with depot managers and senior teams. The position offers a field-based, national remit with a competitive package including car allowance and bonus.