Director of Operations

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.