Operations Director
Location: Near to Stafford, Staffordshire (Full-time)
Salary: £70,000 + Profit Share + Benefits

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Director to join a leading organisation. Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, this senior role will oversee and optimise all warehouse, transport, inventory, picking, dispatch, packaging, and facilities operations across multiple sites. As part of a high-performing team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the business by driving operational excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of services.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in operational strategy, able to translate company goals into action, and ensure the team operates efficiently while meeting high customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of warehouses, inventory, transport, packaging, and facilities management across the organisation's sites

• Ensure strict compliance with Health and Safety regulations and standards, fostering a culture of safety throughout all operational activities

• Translate the company's strategic objectives into clear, actionable operational plans and communicate priorities to the team

• Continuously assess and improve operational performance to enhance cost efficiency and customer service

• Stay ahead of industry changes, ensuring the company remains compliant with evolving standards and practices

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and support cross-functional teams

• Manage all HR functions related to the operational teams, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and health and safety matters, in line with company policies

• Enforce adherence to company policies, SOPs, and best practices, driving efficiency, safety, and hygiene standards across all areas

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, with a track record of overseeing large teams in a fast-paced, operational environment

• Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams, often without formal authority

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and persuade internal stakeholders at all levels

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Vast experience of warehousing and transport operations ideally within national distribution centre environments

Additional Information

• Competitive salary of £70,000, plus profit share

• Comprehensive benefits package including company car, medical insurance, and pension plan

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic, growing business with responsibility for operational activities across multiple sites, including those in Ireland and Birmingham

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing operations at multiple sites. The role is critical to ensuring that all warehouse and transport activities run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. The business operates 24/5 with a team of approximately 160 colleagues, and the successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing operational performance and driving the future success of the company.

Please apply with your CV to keeley@kpir.co.uk or call Keeley on 01782 712230. 

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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