Head Of Operations
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
£75k - £90k Annual
Full-Time
Head of Operations
Basic salary between £75,000 and £90,000 depending on experience + bonus + benefits
Distribution Centre
My client is the UK arm of an international automotive parts supplier with a modern, automated distribution centre/UK office near Chesterfield. They are looking for a Head of Operations to lead this single site operation, responsible for outbound and inbound product, control room functions, quality, inventory, returns and facilities management. If you're a driven operational leader, focused on continuous improvement with the ability to inspire multi functional teams, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a fantastic reputation.
The Role:
* In this role you'll be leading the day-to-day distribution operation, holding responsibility across the departments listed above
* You'll own the performance of around 200 operatives in a 3 shift operation, delivering against KPI's including service, productivity, cost, quality, stock accuracy, automation performance and health and safety.
* You'll oversee picking of approximately 25,000 lines, generally for overnight courier distribution to B2B customers.
* The focus is on improving inventory accuracy, warehouse flow, labour planning, third-party storage utilisation and fulfilment reliability.
* Identifying and resolving recurring customer service issues through root cause analysis
* You'll be managing direct reports, but also leading and developing operational managers, supervisors and front line colleagues.
* The key to the role is fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, coaching and mentoring, whist championing health and safety, compliance and risk management.
The Person:
* We're looking for someone with senior operations leadership experience in distribution, logistics, e-commerce, wholesale or similar environments.
* You'll have managed 100+ reports and be visible and credible with front line teams. Effective communication and the ability to engage colleagues across all functions is essential.
* Hands-on warehouse management systems experience is a MUST and a knowledge of SAP would be beneficial but not essential.
* Ideally you'll have experience managing projects such as automation introduction, system implementation or similar would be strongly advantageous.
* Lean, Six Sigma or other structured continuous improvement experience would be very beneficial.
The Package:
* A basic salary between £75,000 and £90,000 is offered depending on experience.
* There is an annual bonus available, accrued from the start of next year.
* Pension
* Medical insurance after a qualifying period
* 25 days holiday + stats
* Excellent development opportunities
* Additional benefits also available
* This role is immediately available so please get in touch by applying below. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.
Highbridge Talent is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role
Basic salary between £75,000 and £90,000 depending on experience + bonus + benefits
Distribution Centre
My client is the UK arm of an international automotive parts supplier with a modern, automated distribution centre/UK office near Chesterfield. They are looking for a Head of Operations to lead this single site operation, responsible for outbound and inbound product, control room functions, quality, inventory, returns and facilities management. If you're a driven operational leader, focused on continuous improvement with the ability to inspire multi functional teams, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a fantastic reputation.
The Role:
* In this role you'll be leading the day-to-day distribution operation, holding responsibility across the departments listed above
* You'll own the performance of around 200 operatives in a 3 shift operation, delivering against KPI's including service, productivity, cost, quality, stock accuracy, automation performance and health and safety.
* You'll oversee picking of approximately 25,000 lines, generally for overnight courier distribution to B2B customers.
* The focus is on improving inventory accuracy, warehouse flow, labour planning, third-party storage utilisation and fulfilment reliability.
* Identifying and resolving recurring customer service issues through root cause analysis
* You'll be managing direct reports, but also leading and developing operational managers, supervisors and front line colleagues.
* The key to the role is fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, coaching and mentoring, whist championing health and safety, compliance and risk management.
The Person:
* We're looking for someone with senior operations leadership experience in distribution, logistics, e-commerce, wholesale or similar environments.
* You'll have managed 100+ reports and be visible and credible with front line teams. Effective communication and the ability to engage colleagues across all functions is essential.
* Hands-on warehouse management systems experience is a MUST and a knowledge of SAP would be beneficial but not essential.
* Ideally you'll have experience managing projects such as automation introduction, system implementation or similar would be strongly advantageous.
* Lean, Six Sigma or other structured continuous improvement experience would be very beneficial.
The Package:
* A basic salary between £75,000 and £90,000 is offered depending on experience.
* There is an annual bonus available, accrued from the start of next year.
* Pension
* Medical insurance after a qualifying period
* 25 days holiday + stats
* Excellent development opportunities
* Additional benefits also available
* This role is immediately available so please get in touch by applying below. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.
Highbridge Talent is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role
Reference: 225277417
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Head Of Operations
Posted on Jun 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Logistics
Immediate Start
£75k - £90k Annual
Full-Time
Head of Operations
Basic salary between £75,000 and £90,000 depending on experience + bonus + benefits
Distribution Centre
My client is the UK arm of an international automotive parts supplier with a modern, automated distribution centre/UK office near Chesterfield. They are looking for a Head of Operations to lead this single site operation, responsible for outbound and inbound product, control room functions, quality, inventory, returns and facilities management. If you're a driven operational leader, focused on continuous improvement with the ability to inspire multi functional teams, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a fantastic reputation.
The Role:
* In this role you'll be leading the day-to-day distribution operation, holding responsibility across the departments listed above
* You'll own the performance of around 200 operatives in a 3 shift operation, delivering against KPI's including service, productivity, cost, quality, stock accuracy, automation performance and health and safety.
* You'll oversee picking of approximately 25,000 lines, generally for overnight courier distribution to B2B customers.
* The focus is on improving inventory accuracy, warehouse flow, labour planning, third-party storage utilisation and fulfilment reliability.
* Identifying and resolving recurring customer service issues through root cause analysis
* You'll be managing direct reports, but also leading and developing operational managers, supervisors and front line colleagues.
* The key to the role is fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, coaching and mentoring, whist championing health and safety, compliance and risk management.
The Person:
* We're looking for someone with senior operations leadership experience in distribution, logistics, e-commerce, wholesale or similar environments.
* You'll have managed 100+ reports and be visible and credible with front line teams. Effective communication and the ability to engage colleagues across all functions is essential.
* Hands-on warehouse management systems experience is a MUST and a knowledge of SAP would be beneficial but not essential.
* Ideally you'll have experience managing projects such as automation introduction, system implementation or similar would be strongly advantageous.
* Lean, Six Sigma or other structured continuous improvement experience would be very beneficial.
The Package:
* A basic salary between £75,000 and £90,000 is offered depending on experience.
* There is an annual bonus available, accrued from the start of next year.
* Pension
* Medical insurance after a qualifying period
* 25 days holiday + stats
* Excellent development opportunities
* Additional benefits also available
* This role is immediately available so please get in touch by applying below. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.
Highbridge Talent is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role
Basic salary between £75,000 and £90,000 depending on experience + bonus + benefits
Distribution Centre
My client is the UK arm of an international automotive parts supplier with a modern, automated distribution centre/UK office near Chesterfield. They are looking for a Head of Operations to lead this single site operation, responsible for outbound and inbound product, control room functions, quality, inventory, returns and facilities management. If you're a driven operational leader, focused on continuous improvement with the ability to inspire multi functional teams, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a fantastic reputation.
The Role:
* In this role you'll be leading the day-to-day distribution operation, holding responsibility across the departments listed above
* You'll own the performance of around 200 operatives in a 3 shift operation, delivering against KPI's including service, productivity, cost, quality, stock accuracy, automation performance and health and safety.
* You'll oversee picking of approximately 25,000 lines, generally for overnight courier distribution to B2B customers.
* The focus is on improving inventory accuracy, warehouse flow, labour planning, third-party storage utilisation and fulfilment reliability.
* Identifying and resolving recurring customer service issues through root cause analysis
* You'll be managing direct reports, but also leading and developing operational managers, supervisors and front line colleagues.
* The key to the role is fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, coaching and mentoring, whist championing health and safety, compliance and risk management.
The Person:
* We're looking for someone with senior operations leadership experience in distribution, logistics, e-commerce, wholesale or similar environments.
* You'll have managed 100+ reports and be visible and credible with front line teams. Effective communication and the ability to engage colleagues across all functions is essential.
* Hands-on warehouse management systems experience is a MUST and a knowledge of SAP would be beneficial but not essential.
* Ideally you'll have experience managing projects such as automation introduction, system implementation or similar would be strongly advantageous.
* Lean, Six Sigma or other structured continuous improvement experience would be very beneficial.
The Package:
* A basic salary between £75,000 and £90,000 is offered depending on experience.
* There is an annual bonus available, accrued from the start of next year.
* Pension
* Medical insurance after a qualifying period
* 25 days holiday + stats
* Excellent development opportunities
* Additional benefits also available
* This role is immediately available so please get in touch by applying below. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 48 working hours.
Highbridge Talent is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role
Reference: 225277417
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