- Experience of delivering perishable goods on time and in good condition
- Experience of delivering to multiple customer sites with differing requirements
- Delivery of operational service contracts
- Experience of running a multi-site operational business
- Experience of managing a seasonal operation
- Demonstrable team leadership, pace, motivational and coaching skills
- Proven track record of delivering against demanding KPIs and performance metrics
- Operational credibility. Able to get into and understand the detail, make decisions, and deliver.
- Proven ability to deliver continuous improvement.
- Used to operating at pace in a demanding fast-moving environment and delivering results through effective leadership.
- Knowledge of the UK waste and recycling legislation
- Commercially astute.
- Strong analytical skills, and good judgement, enabling robust problem solving and decision making.
- Background in supply chain or logistics would be preferable.
- High levels of integrity; does the right thing not the easy thing.
- Takes responsibility proactively; for things that go wrong as well as right.
- The candidate must be able to deliver and be an experienced Operations leader.
- A strong visible leader, with high energy levels and a focus on getting things done.
- Calm under pressure
- Innovative and creative approach
- Able to get under the skin of the whole business quickly, building successful relationships across all functions.
- An outstanding team player, that contributes to all areas of the business.
- A compelling and engaging communicator
- A determination to drive outstanding results and the skill to motivate others to do so willingly.
- Ability to work at pace and deliver high quality results simultaneously.
- A competitive salary and attractive management bonus scheme
- A minimum of 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Holiday buy / sell scheme
- Amazing savings through phs Perks with discounts from major retailers and supermarkets
- Pension and Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity
- Great career and development opportunities in an established and successful company