Take full ownership of a busy distribution operation with complete P&L responsibility
Lead across warehousing, transport, facilities, people and health & safety
Highly autonomous leadership role with an established and growing organisation
About the Company:
Our client is an established cmdistribution business supplying a diverse customer base across the UK.
The business has developed a strong reputation for service, operational excellence and long-term customer relationships, supported by a network of distribution sites across the country.
Following an internal promotion, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to take full responsibility for their Harlow operation.
Role Overview: Operations Manager
This is a senior site leadership position offering significant autonomy and full P&L responsibility.
You’ll take ownership of the complete day-to-day operation, including warehouse and transport, facilities, health & safety, financial performance and people leadership.
This is much broader than a traditional Warehouse Manager position. You’ll be expected to understand the commercial performance of the site, anticipate operational challenges, improve processes and develop plans to support future growth.
The role would suit an experienced Operations Manager, General Manager or Site Manager from a distribution, logistics, supply chain or 3PL environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full P&L responsibility, including budgets and financial performance
Lead warehouse, transport, facilities and overall site operations
Manage and develop operational management teams
Drive employee engagement and maintain a positive site culture
Identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact service
Develop forward plans around resource and operational requirements
Maintain high health & safety standards across the site
Deliver against operational KPIs and wider business objectives
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and service
Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
Senior operational leadership experience with P&L responsibility
Experience managing a sizeable distribution, logistics or warehousing operation
Strong understanding of both warehouse and transport operations
Candidates from 3PL, supply chain, distribution and similar environments are encouraged to apply
Proven experience leading and engaging operational teams
Strong commercial and financial awareness
Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership of operational challenges
Organised and forward-thinking approach to site management
Open, honest and driven leadership style
Ability to operate autonomously within a wider organisation
Package:
Salary: 55,000
10% annual bonus
Company car
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Comprehensive induction and training
High level of autonomy and responsibility
Excellent long-term career development opportunities
Ideal Candidate Location:
Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Epping, Cheshunt, Stevenage, Hertford, Chelmsford, Enfield or surrounding areas.