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Operations Director - Transport
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Operations Director
As an Operations Director in the transport and distribution industry, based in the UK, you'll oversee logistics operations to ensure everything runs efficiently. Your work will play a key role in keeping the organisation's supply chain smooth and reliable.
Client Details
My client is a well-established transport and logistics business. Operating across the UK, my customer provides specialist logistics services to their customers, ensuring operational efficiency, H&S, and long-term commercial partnerships are at the heart of the business culture.
Description
The Operations Director is a critical divisional leadership role within this new structure. The Operations Director takes full and clear ownership of day-to-day physical operations across all UK sites - providing the operational discipline, people leadership, and financial accountability required to deliver consistently excellent results for customers and the business.
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Multi-site operations across the UK
Operational & Driver Leadership
- Accountable for safe, compliant, and efficient driver performance across all UK operations, protecting people, assets, and reputation
- Ensure fleet utilisation and service performance consistently meet agreed KPIs across all UK sites and depots
Profile
- Proven experience of progressive leadership experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations
- Proven track record managing fleet-based transport operations in a multi-site UK environment
- Strong P&L management experience with clear personal accountability for operational financial performance
- Deep knowledge of UK transport regulations, health and safety legislation, and compliance best practices
- Demonstrated experience managing driver and depot teams to consistently high safety and performance standards
- Experience leading operational teams through periods of growth, change, or transformation
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
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Job Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Company car
- Health care
- Pension
- UK-based role with travel expected
Desired Skills and Experience
transport
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