Operations Manager

Description

Take full ownership of a busy distribution operation with complete P&L responsibility

Lead across warehousing, transport, facilities, people and health & safety

Highly autonomous leadership role with an established and growing organisation

About the Company:

Our client is an established cmdistribution business supplying a diverse customer base across the UK.

The business has developed a strong reputation for service, operational excellence and long-term customer relationships, supported by a network of distribution sites across the country.

Following an internal promotion, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to take full responsibility for their Harlow operation.

Role Overview: Operations Manager

This is a senior site leadership position offering significant autonomy and full P&L responsibility.

You'll take ownership of the complete day-to-day operation, including warehouse and transport, facilities, health & safety, financial performance and people leadership.

This is much broader than a traditional Warehouse Manager position. You'll be expected to understand the commercial performance of the site, anticipate operational challenges, improve processes and develop plans to support future growth.

The role would suit an experienced Operations Manager, General Manager or Site Manager from a distribution, logistics, supply chain or 3PL environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Take full P&L responsibility, including budgets and financial performance

Lead warehouse, transport, facilities and overall site operations

Manage and develop operational management teams

Drive employee engagement and maintain a positive site culture

Identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact service

Develop forward plans around resource and operational requirements

Maintain high health & safety standards across the site

Deliver against operational KPIs and wider business objectives

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and service

Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For:

Senior operational leadership experience with P&L responsibility

Experience managing a sizeable distribution, logistics or warehousing operation

Strong understanding of both warehouse and transport operations

Candidates from 3PL, supply chain, distribution and similar environments are encouraged to apply

Proven experience leading and engaging operational teams

Strong commercial and financial awareness

Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership of operational challenges

Organised and forward-thinking approach to site management

Open, honest and driven leadership style

Ability to operate autonomously within a wider organisation

Package:

Salary: 55,000

10% annual bonus

Company car

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Comprehensive induction and training

High level of autonomy and responsibility

Excellent long-term career development opportunities

Ideal Candidate Location:

Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, Epping, Cheshunt, Stevenage, Hertford, Chelmsford, Enfield or surrounding areas.

Ad ID: 5418874034