Head of Operations

Ref: 535186

North West, UK

£95,000 | £450 per day

• Permanent / Contract
• Cost Efficiency
• Expert In Automation
• Strategic Leadership

About the candidate

A seasoned operations leader with 15 years of global experience in strategizing and managing multi-site operations within various sectors including fulfilment, logistics, FMCG, telecom, and military. Our candidate excels in scaling up operations through impactful strategies in cost reduction, automation implementation, and team leadership. Their diverse background spans across major markets such as the UK, EU, India, and North America, bringing a rich blend of international insights and operational tactics to the table.

This candidate has demonstrated unparalleled skills in warehouse automation, including systems like AutoStore and Dematic, as well as strong competences in logistics and process optimisation. Having led numerous high-value automation projects, they have consistently achieved significant financial savings and enhanced operational efficiencies across different organisational scales.

What makes them great?

• Delivered a £15M automation project deploying AutoStore/Dematic, leading to a 300% increase in throughput and 60% workforce reduction whilst achieving significant process standardisation.
• Achieved cost savings of over £350,000 by optimising courier partner performance.
• Improved OTIF from 64% to 98%, resulting in a significant revenue uplift from £1.5M to £4.8M monthly, by embedding Lean Six Sigma techniques and driving end-to-end optimisation.

Areas of expertise

• Leadership & Strategy: Proven track record in multi-site operations management, engaging stakeholders, and handling large-scale P&L responsibilities.
• Warehouse & Automation: Extensive experience in deploying and integrating complex warehouse management systems including AutoStore, Dematic, and ASRS.
• Logistics: Comprehensive management of first mile, last mile, and third-party logistics operations, alongside TMS management.