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Operations Director, Head of Operations, Head of Logistics

Ref: 612385

Cheshire, UK

£75,000

  • Permanent
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Transport & Fleet Management

About the candidate

An Operations and Logistics Director with over 15 years' experience, the candidate has a proven track record across logistics, supply chain management, manufacturing and retail. They have managed operations within a large business unit, consistently driving significant financial gains and operational efficiencies. Noteworthy achievements include leading teams that secured €4min cost savings, generated €3.5m in cash flow improvements, and heightened inventory management and material planning. Their approach combines sharp commercial judgement with dynamic, agile leadership to improve performance, margins, and produce quantifiable outcomes in highly competitive sectors.

What makes them great?

  • Strategic Operations Management: Directed day to day operations within a €70m business unit, overseeing manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain performance, achieving a significant reduction in unplanned overtime and raw material stocks.
  • Cost Efficiency: Realised over €1.5m in annual savings through lean project deployments, workflow redesign, and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Team Leadership and Development: Built a high-performing management team, enhancing leadership capability and team retention across all functions through effective coaching and performance management.

Areas of expertise

  • Operational Strategy and Leadership: Demonstrated in managing multi-site operations and driving significant improvements in logistic strategies.
  • Cost Control and Margin Improvement: Proven ability in delivering cost reductions and margin enhancements across various operational fronts.
  • Systems Implementation: Experienced in overseeing the implementation of major ERP and WMS systems, including SAP, Oracle, and Manhattan, improving inventory visibility and operational efficiency.
  • Supply Chain Optimisation: Experienced in streamlining logistics processes, implementing WMS systems (including SAP) and reducing costs to maximise profit in warehousing, transportation & manufacturing.