Head of operations

Head of Operations

Location: Worcester/Pershore (On-site, Monday–Friday)

Salary: £60,000–£80,000 + Bonus + Profit Share + Pension

Reporting to: Managing Director

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded operations leader to help drive the next phase of growth and operational improvement within a fast-moving entrepreneurial business.

This role will lead warehouse and transport operations, focusing on performance, efficiency, systems, people development and continuous improvement.

We are not looking for a traditional corporate operator. We want someone bright, energetic and engaging — capable of building credibility on the warehouse floor while also contributing confidently within senior leadership discussions.

This is an ideal opportunity for a strong Operations Manager, General Manager or senior “number two” ready to step into a broader leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead warehouse and transport operations across the Worcester site
  
• Develop and mentor operational leadership teams
  
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse, fleet and logistics activity
  
• Improve:
  • Picking accuracy
    
  • OTIF delivery performance
    
  • Labour productivity
    
  • Fleet utilisation
    
  • KPI reporting and operational visibility

  • Optimise the recently implemented WMS
    
  • Support selection and implementation of a new TMS
    
  • Improve operational accountability, communication and process discipline
    
  • Ensure compliance across transport, fleet, warehouse and H&S activities
    
  • Work closely with the leadership team to support operational strategy and business growth
    

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Experience within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or distribution operations
      
    • Hands-on operational leadership style
      
    • Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence
      
    • Commercially aware, analytical and solutions-focused
      
    • Experience improving operational performance and KPIs
      
    • Exposure to WMS, operational reporting and process improvement initiatives
      
    • Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
      
    • Ambitious, driven and eager to develop into a broader leadership role
      

      Personal Style:

      • High energy and positive attitude
        
      • Pragmatic and resilient
        
      • Naturally collaborative and engaging
        
      • Strong attention to detail
        
      • Confident challenging ideas constructively
        
      • Able to influence at all levels of the business
        

        Package:

        • £60,000–£80,000 salary DOE
          
        • Bonus scheme
          
        • Profit share scheme
          
        • 25 days holiday + statutory entitlement
          
        • 5% pension contribution
          

          To apply, please send your CV to Barry Salters outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

          Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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