Operations Director
Ref: AS4917518
Nottingham, England
£105,000
- Permanent
- Multi-Site Logistics Leadership
- Operational Cost Reduction
- Continuous Improvement
About the candidate
A commercially minded Operations Director with a strong background in multi-site logistics, distribution and supply chain environments. They have progressed from operational analysis into senior leadership, giving them a practical blend of data-led decision-making, P&L awareness and hands-on operational delivery.
They are confident leading teams across fast-paced sites, improving service levels and driving sustainable efficiencies. With a straightforward, results-focused approach, they are well suited to a permanent leadership role where they can make a clear impact on performance, cost control and continuous improvement.
What makes them great?
- Delivered Clear Cost Savings: Introduced strategic operational initiatives across multiple logistics sites, reducing operational costs by around 20% while improving customer satisfaction.
- Improved Productivity: Streamlined processes within a high-volume distribution centre, increasing productivity by around 15% and strengthening inventory accuracy.
- Reduced Turnaround Times: Supported data-led improvement projects that cut turnaround times by around 10%, helping teams respond more quickly and effectively.
Areas of expertise
- Multi-Site Logistics Operations: Experienced in overseeing regional logistics activity across multiple sites, with a focus on service delivery, efficiency and operational consistency.
- Performance & Financial Control: Strong understanding of KPIs, operational reporting and P&L impact, using data to support better decisions and improve cost performance.
- Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Skilled at mentoring site managers, building accountability and embedding practical process improvements across busy logistics operations.