At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise operations in warehousing and distribution for top-notch service delivery.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on operational excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving operational success and leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in operations management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Overview Industrial Operations Director – responsible for driving operational excellence across a portfolio of warehousing and distribution facilities, ensuring best‑in‑class service delivery, safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities Lead the execution and continuous improvement of fulfilment, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics operations across multiple sites.
Oversee operational performance in owned, managed, and third‑party facilities, including bonded warehouses and distribution centres.
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with broader business objectives and customer requirements.
Drive excellence through best practices, lean methodologies, and process optimisation initiatives.
Ensure service delivery targets, productivity metrics, and financial objectives are consistently achieved.
Develop departmental plans and operational roadmaps; analyse operational data and KPIs for performance improvement and cost optimisation.
Lead complex operational projects and transformation initiatives from planning through execution.
Support long‑term capacity planning, resource allocation, and network optimisation activities.
Contribute to organisational decision‑making and development of operational policies, processes, and procedures.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams.
Collaborate closely with commercial, transport, finance, procurement, engineering, and people teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Manage escalated operational issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Lead, inspire, and develop a team of operational professionals and managers; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Co‑mentor team members to maximise performance and support succession planning; build and maintain a talent pipeline.
Promote a safety‑first culture and ensure compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure all operational activities comply with health, safety, quality, security, and regulatory standards; identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
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