Operations Director - Transport

Reference: JN-

Posted:

Location: Dartford, England, GB

Contract type: Full time

Company: Michael Page

Job function: Logistics

Subsector: Transport Management

Sector: Transport & Distribution

Where: Dartford

Contract type: Permanent

Consultant name: Ben Carr

Consultant phone:

• Working for a UK leading speciality logistics provider
• Operations Director - UK (Transport & Fleet).

About Our Client

My client are well established transport and logistics business. Operating across the UK my customer provides specialist logistics services to their customers, ensuring operational efficiency, H&S and long-term commercial partnerships are at the heart of the business culture.

Job Description

The Operations Director is a critical divisional leadership role within this new structure. The Operations Director takes full and clear ownership of day-to-day physical operations across all UK sites - providing the operational discipline, people leadership and financial accountability required to deliver consistently excellent results for customers and the business.
Multi-site operations across the UK
Operational & Driver Leadership
*Accountable for safe, compliant and efficient driver performance across all UK operations, protecting people, assets and reputation
*Ensure fleet utilisation and service performance consistently meet agreed KPIs across all UK sites and depots

The Successful Applicant

*Proven experience of progressive leadership experience in logistics, transportation or supply chain operations
*Proven track record managing fleet-based transport operations in a multi-site UK environment
*Strong P&L management experience with clear personal accountability for operational financial performance
*Deep knowledge of UK transport regulations, health and safety legislation and compliance best practices
*Demonstrated experience managing driver and depot teams to consistently high safety and performance standards
*Experience leading operational teams through periods of growth, change or transformation
*Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

What's on Offer

Competitive Salary
Company car
Health care
Pension
UK based role with travel expected