Role: Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing
Company: Leading 3PL Logistics Provider
Location: (Multi-Site) Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
Salary: £85,000 to £90,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits.
The Client
Loom Talent Limited have been retained by a 3PL Logistics provider, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative warehousing & Transport solutions across the UK.
The Role
The Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing will play a critical role in leading all activity across key DC locations, operating within a Multi-User, Multi-Site, Open Book, unionised environment in the Merthyr Tydfil, Wales area.
This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reporting Line: Reporting to the UK Managing Director (Or Similar).
* Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects.
* Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective site operational team (up to 120+ employees) through managerial direct reports.
* Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
* Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational site budget, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.
* Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
* Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
* Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
* Innovation: Support the business appetite to drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
* Supplier Relationships: Manage UK commercial relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services.
The Candidate
The successful candidate for the Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing role will have the following skills and experiences:
* A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
* Proven Warehouse leadership experience within; 3PL / Production / Manufacturing / Automotive / FMCG or Construction industry, with a minimum of 5+ years of progressive responsibility - Essential.
* A minimum of 5 years' experience operating at a General Manager, Senior General Manager, Head of or Operations Director level previously - Essential.
* Previous budgetary responsibility across medium sized DC operations in excess of £10m - Advantageous.
* Exposure to unionised environments - Highly Advantageous.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
* Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Essential.
* An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges.
* Commutable to Merthyr Tydfil, and surrounding areas - Essential.
Salary & Benefits Package
* Salary - £85,000 to £90,000
* £5k Company Car Allowance.
* Company Bonus Scheme.
* 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
* Company Pension Contributions.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Death in Service Cover.
* Plus additional company benefits.