UK Operations Director

Ref: 240081

Yorkshire

£100,000

• Permanent
• Operational Excellence
• Strategic Leadership
• Multi-Site Management

About the candidate

An experienced UK Operations Director with an in-depth background in logistics and warehouse operations leadership. Skilled in overseeing multi-site warehouse environments, leading large-scale distribution networks, and executing transformative projects aimed at streamlining operations and boosting productivity. Holds a successful track record of year-on-year performance improvements and has driven cost efficiencies through the integration of advanced automation technologies. Proven record operating at Board level, developing strategies that have doubled company EBITDA.

What makes them great?

• Significant reductions in operational costs while maintaining efficiency and service quality.
• Delivered cost-saving projects across numerous businesses which ranged from £100k to £2.5m
• Implemented strategic initiatives that resulted in throughput increases and heightened customer satisfaction.
• Managed budgets effectively, often under stringent conditions, to drive company-wide profitability.
• People-centric leader, with demonstrable experience in developing teams to exceed productivity targets and driving cost-saving initiatives. 
• Transformation experience in turning around under-performing/ distressed operations to exceed performance and cost metrics.

Areas of expertise

• Multi-site Warehouse & Logistics Management
• Operational Cost Reduction & Budgeting
• Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
• Automated Warehouse Systems & WMS Implementation
• High-Volume E-Commerce & B2B Fulfilment
• Process Optimization & Lean Management
• Leadership & Large-Scale Team Management
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management