Head of Operations

Ref: 165024

Dunstable, Bedfordshire

£86,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Operations Leadership
• FMCG Sector Expertise
• Significant Cost Reductions

About the candidate

About the Candidate

An energetic and driven professional, the candidate has amassed substantial experience in operations management within temperature-controlled FMCG sectors, as well as transport, logistics, and distribution industries, holding pivotal roles that drive significant business growth and operational improvements. They are known for their capability to oversee comprehensive operations involving multi-temperature, multi-channel distribution across the UK and EU. Adept at implementing continuous improvement practices, they have consistently steered teams towards elevated performance levels, operational efficiency, and profitability.

What makes them great?

• Cost Savings & Profit Increase: Successful implementation of a bespoke Vehicle Management System (VMS) led to a reduction in freight forwarding costs by 32% and increased net profit margins by 7%.
• Capacity Insight & Optimisation: Led initiatives that expanded network volume by over 300% through strategic network consolidation and customer account management.
• Strategic Improvements: Developed and enhanced customs offerings to aid international customers, bolstering the organisation's capacity to handle Brexit-related changes efficiently.

Areas of expertise

• Senior Management in FMCG: Proven track-record managing multi-million pound budgets and large teams within temperature-controlled FMCG environments.
• Operations and P&L Management: Extensive experience in managing operations, including full P&L responsibilities across multiple sites in a highly regulated sector.
• Change Management: Successful track record in driving strategic business changes, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.