Robert Walters
Interim Operations Director
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About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Interim Operations Director to lead the operational transformation of a complex, multi-site service organisation.
This is a high-impact leadership assignment requiring an experienced individual who can quickly assess the business, take ownership of day-to-day operations and deliver a significant improvement in operational and financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Working closely with the shareholders, you will take executive responsibility for the operation, with a particular focus on:
- Strengthening the leadership and management structure.
- Improving operational performance, productivity and accountability.
- Optimising workforce and fleet utilisation across a complex operating environment.
- Identifying and addressing areas of operational and financial underperformance.
- Driving integration and efficiency following recent business growth.
- Establishing clear performance measures and management disciplines.
- Delivering a material and sustainable improvement in EBITDA.
- Building an operating model and leadership structure capable of supporting the next stage of the organisation's development.
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Requirements
This role requires a proven senior operational leader with a track record of running and transforming complex, labour-intensive, fleet-heavy businesses, ideally within a 24/7 operating environment.
We are particularly interested in executives from sectors such as transport, logistics, automotive, roadside services, waste, distribution, field services or comparable operationally complex environments.
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What You Will Bring
- Significant COO, Operations Director or equivalent leadership experience.
- A proven track record of turnaround, transformation and operational improvement.
- Experience leading sizeable, geographically dispersed workforces and fleet-based operations.
- Strong commercial judgement and substantial P&L responsibility.
- Evidence of delivering measurable improvements to profitability, productivity and operational performance.
- The credibility and resilience to challenge established practices and drive meaningful change.
- A highly commercial, decisive and hands-on leadership style.
About Us
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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