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Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search - Tech Leadership
VDC (Vehicle Distribution Centre) Operations Manager
Location: Southampton, UK (On-site)
About the Role
My client is a market leader in finished vehicle logistics solutions, providing services to major automotive manufacturers, rental operators, leasing companies, and large fleet organisations. With a strong reputation built on trust, innovation, and operational excellence, they are looking for an experienced VDC Operations Manager to oversee a key Vehicle Preparation & Distribution Centre in Southampton.
This is an exciting opportunity to take full responsibility for a high-volume automotive operation, ensuring performance excellence, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
* Managing and leading a team of automotive terminal and technical staff, ensuring the operation is adequately resourced and skilled.
* Driving a high-performance culture, recognizing strong performance and addressing underperformance where necessary.
* Ensuring operational performance meets the day-to-day delivery of key customer and company KPIs and SLAs.
* Setting objectives and planning to ensure efficiency and production targets are met.
* Producing and finalizing reports in line with company and client frameworks.
* Developing and delivering business strategies to support operational objectives.
* Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
* Ensuring full compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
* 2+ years of Operations Management experience, preferably in the automotive or logistics sector.
* 3+ years of experience managing teams, including performance monitoring and development.
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety best practices.
* Proven experience in strategic development and change management in high-volume operations.
* Customer-facing experience, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
* Experience in process documentation, work instructions, and planning.
* Familiarity with Lean tools and operational efficiency techniques.
* High competency with technologically complex production systems.
* Project management expertise and the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
* A commitment to the company’s values: People, Customers, Integrity, and Innovation.
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