Operations Director UK&I
Ref: 485394
Northamptonshire, UK
£100,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Operations Management
- Change Management
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
A seasoned and proficient Operations Director with a comprehensive track record in the Logistics and Supply Chain sector across the UK and Ireland. This candidate has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead large scale operations, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving strategic growth. Their expertise encompasses P&L management, strong commercial acumen, operational optimisation, and stakeholder engagement across multiple industries. Notably, their role involved overseeing operations across 13 sites, managing a turnover of approximately £30 million, and introducing significant technological and process enhancements to boost productivity and cost-efficiency.
What makes them great?
- Proven Leadership: Managed a team of 280 employees, establishing operational standards and achieving a 210% performance improvement at key sites.
- Financial Acumen: Spearheaded budget creation and financial oversight that led to a cost reduction and a 40% increase in operational footprint.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Applied Lean principles and strategic planning to significantly enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
- Successful delivery of January ‘Super Peak’ sale period against volume projection of +20% on PY, with actuals +38%. This was achieved at +1 day max to BAU for entire period
Areas of expertise
- Strategic Operations Management: Expert in overseeing extensive operations, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and financial stability.
- Change Management: Skilled in leading significant business transformations, implementing new technologies, and optimising business processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Adept at building and maintaining robust relationships with key business stakeholders including customers, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
- Experience across multiple verticals, including omni-channel retail and automotive.