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Operations Director

Ref: 607387

Liverpool, UK

£70,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Planning Expert
  • Operational Efficiency Champion
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

An accomplished Operations Director with over two decades of extensive experience in FMCG, logistics, and export sectors. Specialising in strategic leadership and operational excellence, this candidate has a proven track record of spearheading significant growth and transformative business practices, most notably in a major food export company situated in Liverpool. Their role involved driving the expansion from a £9m turnover to over £30m, implementing critical system integrations, and achieving industry recognition, including multiple Queen's Awards for International Trade.

With a focus on cultivating high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency, this candidate has effectively utilised technology and data analysis tools to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and foster substantial business growth. Their strong leadership and commitment to developing team dynamics have consistently resulted in highly engaged teams and nearly perfect staff retention rates.

What makes them great?

  • Turnover Growth: Spearheaded an increase in company turnover from £9m to over £30m within a competitive sector.
  • Operational Excellence: Designed and implemented an automated conveyor system that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Award Winning Leadership: Led the team to win multiple Queen's Awards for International Trade recognising sustained export growth.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Planning and Execution: Expert in developing and implementing long-term strategic plans that drive growth and operational efficiency.
  • Automation and Systems Integration: Extensive experience in sourcing and implementing technological solutions, including bespoke ERP/WMS systems, to improve throughput and accuracy.
  • Leadership and Team Development: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and maintain high-performing teams, ensuring team alignment with company goals and values.