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Operations Director

Ref: 60655

Staplehurst, Kent

£90,000

  • Permanent
  • Transformative Leadership
  • Strategic Growth
  • Operational Excellence

About the candidate

This Operations Director brings over 13 years of top-tier experience, primarily within the transport and logistics sectors, particularly focusing on FMCG and pharmaceutical distribution. Leading large-scale operations across several sites, the candidate has demonstrated exceptional capabilities in steering multimillion-pound businesses through significant growth phases. They have a strong track record of pioneering comprehensive business transformations, optimising operations, and securing lucrative long-term partnerships with major UK stakeholders.

From an initial role as a Class 1 Driver to an executive position on the board, their career trajectory showcases a profound understanding of the operational gears within the transport industry. Such insight has informed strategic decisions that holistically benefit organisational structure, efficiency, and profitability.

What makes them great?

  • Strategically grew company revenue from £1.8m to £14.4m, demonstrating exceptional financial and growth management strategies.
  • Successfully expanded operations from 10 to 50 trucks, managing a team growth from 18 to 100 employees, exemplifying strong leadership and team building capabilities.
  • Implemented high-tech transport management and office systems to improve cost control, compliance visibility, and overall operational efficiency.

Areas of expertise

  • Board-Level Leadership & Strategic Decision-Making: Proficient in leading strategic decisions that shape comprehensive organisational direction and growth.
  • Business Transformation & Organisational Growth: Adept at orchestrating and implementing robust business transformation strategies that drive organisational growth and operational excellence.
  • Process Optimisation & Continuous Improvement: Skilled in enhancing operational efficiencies and cost-effectiveness through continuous process evaluation and improvement.