Operations Director – Warehouse & Distribution
Location: Bedfordshire | On-site role
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:
ethan@wilsonbrook.com Ref: Operations Director – Warehouse & Distribution