Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing

Role: Operations Director - Logistics In ManufacturingCompany: Leading 3PL Logistics ProviderLocation: (Multi-Site) Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Salary: £85,000 to £90,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits. The ClientLoom Talent Limited have been retained by a 3PL Logistics provider, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative warehousing & Transport solutions across the UK. The RoleThe Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing will play a critical role in leading all activity across key DC locations, operating within a Multi-User, Multi-Site, Open Book, unionised environment in the Merthyr Tydfil, Wales area. This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.Key Responsibilities:Reporting Line: Reporting to the UK Managing Director (Or Similar). Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects.Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective site operational team (up to 120+ employees) through managerial direct reports.Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction.Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational site budget, ensuring financial objectives are achieved while maintaining service & quality.Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.Innovation: Support the business appetite to drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.Supplier Relationships: Manage UK commercial relationships with customers, suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services. The CandidateThe successful candidate for the Operations Director - Logistics In Manufacturing role will have the following skills and experiences:A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.Proven Warehouse leadership experience within; 3PL / Production / Manufacturing / Automotive / FMCG or Construction industry, with a minimum of 5+ years of progressive responsibility - Essential.A minimum of 5 years' experience operating at a General Manager, Senior General Manager, Head of or Operations Director level previously - Essential.Previous budgetary responsibility across medium sized DC operations in excess of £10m - Advantageous. Exposure to unionised environments - Highly Advantageous. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Essential. An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges.Commutable to Merthyr Tydfil, and surrounding areas - Essential. Salary & Benefits PackageSalary - £85,000 to £90,000£5k Company Car Allowance. Company Bonus Scheme.25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.Company Pension Contributions.Private Medical Insurance. Death in Service Cover. Plus additional company benefits.

Created: 2025-09-10