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Operations Director

Ref: 627673

Cheshire, UK

£100,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

The candidate is an experienced Operations Director with a distinguished career primarily in the FMCG logistics sector. As a seasoned leader, the candidate boasts a robust track record of enhancing operational efficiencies, boosting profitability, and delivering outstanding customer service in technologically advanced environments. Holding an MBA and a solid technical understanding of SAP ECC 6 ERP/WM/MM, the candidate skilled in steering large-scale operations and achieving significant cost savings and revenue improvements. Known for a proactive approach in leading high-performing teams and promoting a people-focused organisational culture, the candidate is now looking for a challenging new role where these skills can further drive business growth.

The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated capability in managing multi-depot logistics operations, including overseeing warehouses with a capacity of over 187,000 pallets and ensuring excellent service delivery across extensive distribution networks. The role requires hands-on leadership during strategic expansions and rigorous process optimisation, ensuring that business objectives align with customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Immediately available, the candidate aims to leverage extensive industry experience in an impactful and dynamic new position.

What makes them great?

  • Revenue Growth: Instrumental in increasing the turnover from £40m to £86.2m over a period, highlighting the candidate's ability to significantly boost business size and profitability.
  • Cost Management: Successfully implemented strategies that led to a marked decrease in labour costs by £1.6m per annum, while enhancing service levels and operational efficiency.
  • Innovation Implementation: Pioneered automation and optimisation projects that have concretely improved operational throughput and safety, including the introduction of advanced warehousing management systems.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Leadership: Proven success in senior leadership roles within logistics, overseeing multi-million-pound budgets, extensive team management, and strategic decision-making under complex operational environments.
  • Operational Excellence: Expert in driving efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and productivity gains through meticulous process enhancements and technology integration.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Adept in navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and fostering robust relationships both internally and externally to drive collaborative success.