Senior Operations Leader - Flagship Tech-Enabled Logistics

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Derby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or Car Allowance

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 8% employer + 4%员工

GP consultations (24/7)

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Derby (Infinity Park) is expanding its Life Sciences & Healthcare operation and seeks a senior operations leader to guide performance, safety and continuous improvement across a 194,000 sq ft facility.

You will own site performance, lead change, build a high‑performing team and manage key customer relationships, leveraging automation and data to drive service, quality and cost outcomes in a regulated logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in supply chain, warehousing or logistics.
• Experience in automated/tech-enabled warehouse environments preferred.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and colleague wellbeing.
• Commercial awareness with ability to balance customer expectations and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational operational leadership across the site and drive continuous improvement.
• Take responsibility for overall operational performance and strategic decisions.
• Lead regular performance reviews with customers and build trusted relationships.
• Champion a safety-first culture and maintain high standards of compliance and wellbeing.
• Coach and develop the leadership team and future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Change management

Stakeholder management

Safety & compliance

People development

Commercial awareness

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Derby (Infinity Park) is expanding its Life Sciences & Healthcare operation and seeks a senior operations leader to guide performance, safety and continuous improvement across a 194,000 sq ft facility.

You will own site performance, lead change, build a high‑performing team and manage key customer relationships, leveraging automation and data to drive service, quality and cost outcomes in a regulated logistics environment.