Head of Operations

Ref: BBBH: 514242

North East Yorkshire

£75,000

• Permanent
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

This individual is an accomplished Head of Logistics & Distribution Manager with a robust history of effectively managing personnel and meeting customer deadlines in the Logistics and Manufacturing sector. Their expertise lies in the oversight and management of 3PL services, with a keen focus on cost reduction and financial savings. They possess an in-depth understanding of Packaging, Manufacturing, and Logistics processes, catering to a wide range of customer types, including prominent players in the FMCG, Homeware, and Automotive industries. As a dynamic and hardworking leader, this professional consistently demonstrates the ability to enhance productivity through proficient team development and leadership.

What makes them great?

• They possess exceptional strategic leadership skills, evident in their effective management of multi-site operations and 3PL distributors. They consistently optimise team performance and drive cost-saving initiatives
• With a keen understanding of budgets and cost control, they have managed annual budgets of significant magnitude (£5 million per site) while successfully implementing cost-cutting measures, demonstrating strong financial acumen
• They prioritise and enhance Health & Safety standards across all sites, ensuring a secure and compliant working environment for all employees
• Their ability to achieve substantial stock reduction, saving £2 million per site through rigorous inventory control, highlights their dedication to operational efficiency and cost savings

These achievements highlight this individual's consistent ability to drive operational excellence, manage budgets efficiently, and optimise processes for cost savings and enhanced efficiency across diverse industries in the Logistics and Manufacturing sector,

Areas of expertise

• Successfully managed operations at three UK sites and two European sites, supervised all 3PL distributors, achieving cost-effective logistics
• Led a diverse team of 122 employees, including 14 in sales and customer service, optimising team performance
• Demonstrated adept budget management skills, overseeing annual budgets of £5 million per site, and executed strategic cost-saving initiatives
• Elevated Health & Safety standards and practices across all sites, ensuring a safe working environment
• Remarkably achieved a substantial stock reduction, saving £2 million per site through stringent inventory control