Group SC & Ops Director
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £70,000 i £100,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | South West England, UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | D R Newitt |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Group Operations Director
Location: South West
This business is entering an exciting phase of integration, organic growth, and acquisition-led expansion.
We are seeking a commercially minded and hands-on Group Operations Director to lead and optimise operations across all sites.
This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving efficiency, strengthening operational infrastructure, and helping shape the future identity of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across three operational sites in the South West
• Drive consistency, performance, and best practice across all areas of the operation
• Build a high-performance culture across a workforce of ~300 employees
Logistics & Routing Optimisation
• Oversee and improve routing efficiency using data, systems, and operational insight
• Enhance delivery performance while reducing cost-to-serve
• Leverage technology and analytics to continuously improve logistics performance
Warehouse & Systems Improvement
• Lead the development and optimisation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Identify opportunities to improve stock control, accuracy, and throughput
• Implement scalable processes to support ongoing growth and acquisitions
People & Resource Management
• Oversee workforce planning, structure, and utilisation across all sites
• Develop leadership capability within site management teams
• Ensure effective staffing models aligned to demand and growth
Business Integration & Identity
• Play a key role in embedding a unified operational identity following recent merger activity
• Align processes, culture, and ways of working across sites
• Support integration of future acquisitions into the wider group
Continuous Improvement
• Use data and operational intelligence to drive ongoing efficiencies
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics across all operational functions
• Lead change initiatives to support business scalability
About You
• Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role within a multi-site environment
• Strong background in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations
• Experience implementing or improving WMS and operational systems
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insight into action
• Demonstrated success in driving efficiency, cost reduction, and performance improvement
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, diverse teams
• Experience within a growing, acquisitive, or evolving business environment is desirable
Why this role?
• Opportunity to shape operations within a growing and evolving business • Key leadership role with real influence across multiple sites • Be part of a business with strong organic growth and acquisition strategy • Play a central role in defining the future identity and operational excellence of the group
Location: South West
This business is entering an exciting phase of integration, organic growth, and acquisition-led expansion.
We are seeking a commercially minded and hands-on Group Operations Director to lead and optimise operations across all sites.
This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving efficiency, strengthening operational infrastructure, and helping shape the future identity of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across three operational sites in the South West
• Drive consistency, performance, and best practice across all areas of the operation
• Build a high-performance culture across a workforce of ~300 employees
Logistics & Routing Optimisation
• Oversee and improve routing efficiency using data, systems, and operational insight
• Enhance delivery performance while reducing cost-to-serve
• Leverage technology and analytics to continuously improve logistics performance
Warehouse & Systems Improvement
• Lead the development and optimisation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Identify opportunities to improve stock control, accuracy, and throughput
• Implement scalable processes to support ongoing growth and acquisitions
People & Resource Management
• Oversee workforce planning, structure, and utilisation across all sites
• Develop leadership capability within site management teams
• Ensure effective staffing models aligned to demand and growth
Business Integration & Identity
• Play a key role in embedding a unified operational identity following recent merger activity
• Align processes, culture, and ways of working across sites
• Support integration of future acquisitions into the wider group
Continuous Improvement
• Use data and operational intelligence to drive ongoing efficiencies
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics across all operational functions
• Lead change initiatives to support business scalability
About You
• Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role within a multi-site environment
• Strong background in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations
• Experience implementing or improving WMS and operational systems
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insight into action
• Demonstrated success in driving efficiency, cost reduction, and performance improvement
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, diverse teams
• Experience within a growing, acquisitive, or evolving business environment is desirable
Why this role?
• Opportunity to shape operations within a growing and evolving business • Key leadership role with real influence across multiple sites • Be part of a business with strong organic growth and acquisition strategy • Play a central role in defining the future identity and operational excellence of the group