Director of Operations in England

Operations Director – Warehouse & Distribution

We are working on a confidential retained search for an Operations Director to join a well-established, profitable UK distribution business entering a significant growth and transformation phase.

This role is firmly focused on warehouse and distribution operations. It is not a broad or ambiguous “operations” position. The successful candidate will take full accountability for day‑to‑day operational performance and lead the evolution of a high‑SKU, high volume, fast‑paced distribution environment.

The role

• Full leadership of warehouse, logistics and operational execution
• Drive continuous improvement across productivity, service, quality, inventory accuracy and cost
• Lead a major Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation and process redesign
• Establish strong operational cadence, KPIs and management discipline
• Develop and coach operational teams to support sustained growth and increased complexity
• Work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership to build a scalable platform for the future

The person

• Proven senior operations leader (Operations Director / Head of Operations / Senior Operations Manager)
• Background in distribution, wholesale, 3PL or high‑volume manufacturing environments
• Strong experience in warehouse and distribution operations
• Track record of leading operational change and systems‑led improvement
• Experience of WMS implementation highly advantageous (or clear capability to lead one)
• No requirement for specific industry or product knowledge – transferable operational leadership is key. Although we still welcome applications from those who have done such a role within the building or plumbing products distribution industry
• Pragmatic, structured, hands‑on and comfortable operating on site

Additional information

• This is an on‑site role based in Bedfordshire; candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance

How to apply

For a confidential discussion or to register interest, please apply via LinkedIn or send your CV or a brief profile to:

Ref: Operations Director – Warehouse & Distribution

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Distribution, Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Warehousing and Storage, Parts Distribution, and Wholesale Building Materials

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