- خبرة
- أي
- مرتب
- GBP 125,000 – GBP 150,000 / year
- الوظائف الشاغرة
- 1
- تم النشر
- لا
- وضع العمل
- في المكتب
- الأهلية
- Senior operations leaders with experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain who can lead large-scale transformation in a multi-site, high-growth environment.
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Role overview
This opportunity is for a senior Operations Director to join a fast-scaling distribution and logistics business in Leeds, with travel across the UK. The organisation supplies essential products to the civil engineering sector and has expanded quickly to around £50m turnover, with an ambition to reach £100m by 2030. It is investing heavily in systems, infrastructure, leadership, and operational capability.
About the business
The company operates a service-led distribution model with multiple depots across the UK and a strong track record for reliable delivery. Backed by an entrepreneurial leadership team and a values-led culture, it is focused on strengthening its operational platform to support the next phase of growth.
Role purpose
As Operations Director, you will hold overall responsibility for end-to-end operations spanning warehousing, logistics, transport, and production/assembly. The role is centred on building scalable processes, improving network efficiency, and leading transformation across systems and infrastructure.
Key focus areas
- Create a robust operating model that can sustain significant business expansion.
- Lead major change programmes, including warehouse management system implementation.
- Improve the efficiency of the depot network across multiple UK sites.
- Strengthen continuous improvement practices and operational performance.
- Promote data-led decisions and greater use of technology across the function.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all operational activity across warehousing, logistics, transport, and production in three distribution centres.
- Design and execute an operational strategy that supports the company’s growth objectives.
- Deliver infrastructure and systems upgrades, including WMS and automation initiatives.
- Enhance transport planning and site performance across the multi-location network.
- Track and improve KPIs such as DIFOT, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead, coach, and develop operational teams to high performance.
- Manage strategic projects to agreed deadlines and budgets.
Requirements
- Proven senior leadership background in distribution, logistics, or supply chain.
- Track record of leading large-scale operational transformation successfully.
- Experience operating in multi-site and complex logistics environments.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with practical delivery.
- Strong interest in systems, technology, and continuous improvement.
- Comfort working in fast-moving, high-growth businesses.
What you will gain
This position offers a rare chance to influence the direction of a business at a pivotal stage of growth. You will lead major transformation work, help modernise a £50m+ organisation, and play a direct role in its journey towards £100m turnover. The package includes a competitive salary, performance bonus, car or allowance, and executive-level benefits, alongside the chance to work with a collaborative and people-focused senior team.
Additional information
Location: Leeds, with UK travel required.
Salary: £125,000 to £150,000 plus bonus and car/allowance.
This is a senior leadership role within the SLT.
No vacancy count, application deadline, or start date was specified.