Operations Manager

Take full ownership of a busy distribution operation with complete P&L responsibility

· Lead across warehousing, transport, facilities, people and health & safety

· Highly autonomous leadership role with an established and growing organisation

About the Company:

Our client is an established cmdistribution business supplying a diverse customer base across the UK.

The business has developed a strong reputation for service, operational excellence and long-term customer relationships, supported by a network of distribution sites across the country.

Following an internal promotion, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to take full responsibility for their Harlow operation.

Role Overview: Operations Manager

This is a senior site leadership position offering significant autonomy and full P&L responsibility.

You'll take ownership of the complete day-to-day operation, including warehouse and transport, facilities, health & safety, financial performance and people leadership.

This is much broader than a traditional Warehouse Manager position. You'll be expected to understand the commercial performance of the site, anticipate operational challenges, improve processes and develop plans to support future growth.

The role would suit an experienced Operations Manager, General Manager or Site Manager from a distribution, logistics, supply chain or 3PL environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Take full P&L responsibility, including budgets and financial performance

· Lead warehouse, transport, facilities and overall site operations

· Manage and develop operational management teams

· Drive employee engagement and maintain a positive site culture

· Identify and resolve operational challenges before they impact service

· Develop forward plans around resource and operational requirements

· Maintain high health & safety standards across the site

· Deliver against operational KPIs and wider business objectives

· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and service

· Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For:

· Senior operational leadership experience with P&L responsibility

· Experience managing a sizeable distribution, logistics or warehousing operation

· Strong understanding of both warehouse and transport operations

· Candidates from 3PL, supply chain, distribution and similar environments are encouraged to apply

· Proven experience leading and engaging operational teams

· Strong commercial and financial awareness

· Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership of operational challenges

· Organised and forward-thinking approach to site management

· Open, honest and driven leadership style

· Ability to operate autonomously within a wider organisation

Package:

· Salary: £55,000

· 10% annual bonus

· Company car

· 28 days annual leave including bank holidays

· Comprehensive induction and training

· High level of autonomy and responsibility

· Excellent long-term career development opportunities

Ideal Candidate Location:

Harlow, Bishop's Stortford, Epping, Cheshunt, Stevenage, Hertford, Chelmsford, Enfield or surrounding areas