Job Title: Senior Operations Manager - Distribution Salary: £60,000-£65,000Benefits: Include Car, Bonus and Private Health CareLocation: East Midlands This is a Senior Operations Manager position with an impressive food distribution company. They require someone to lead the day to day operation and be a key cog in leading the next phase of growth in their contract divisionReporting into the Operations Director, the role will be managing the day to day operation, including the warehouse, office and transport functions, ensuring delivery of all consignments on a daily basis to customers. All commitments and liabilities are met as efficiently as possible and to the lowest cost.They are therefore looking to appoint a talented candidate to co-ordinate all of this distribution at a long-standing operation and a new site. You must have a background in food distribution, to lead and empower the team, 'Think laterally' to challenge what is in place and drive out unnecessary costs, maximise loads for greater efficiencies and ensure collections and deliveries are managed effectively.IDEAL CANDIDATE* Proven track record as a Senior Operations Manager role in a food distribution company* Proactive rather than reactive to resolve issues from arising* Continuous Improvement skillset to take out cost and improve efficiencies * Excellent planning and organisational skills* Strong leader with excellent communication skills to engage effectively all stakeholders.If you believe you have the skills and personality to fit these requirements please get in touch with Will Malcolm at or call for more information.By applying to this advertised job, you consent for Henderson Brown Recruitment Ltd to hold your information. At your request, this can also be sent to you.
Back to searchSenior Operations Manager - Distribution
Henderson Brown Recruitment Ltd
Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 2XA
£45,000 - £54,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Senior Operations Manager in the food distribution sector, offering a salary between £60,000 and £65,000.
- The role involves leading daily operations, managing warehouse, office, and transport functions to ensure efficient delivery to customers.
- Candidates must have a proven track record in a similar role within food distribution and possess strong leadership and communication skills.
- The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and have a continuous improvement mindset to enhance efficiencies.
- A background of at least several years in operations management is required to effectively drive the next phase of growth in the contract division.
