Operations Director

Description:

Operations Director – Transport & Logistics
Location: East Anglia / Suffolk area
Position: Permanent, Full-Time (Executive Board-Level)
Package: Highly Competitive Base Salary + Benefits & Performance Bonus
 
The Opportunity Are you a forward-thinking, hands-on logistics leader ready to make a defining impact? A highly respected, family-rooted transport and distribution specialist is seeking an Operations Director to join its executive board. Moving over 3,000 tonnes of freight daily across a multi-site network, this business combines a rich industry tradition with a strong modern focus on sustainability, carbon neutrality, and customer-first service. As Operations Director, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day logistics infrastructure, driving service excellence, network efficiency, and a culture of continuous improvement.
 
Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Sit on the executive board, working closely with the Managing Director and Commercial Director to deliver the long-term growth plan.
Operational Excellence: Oversee all transport, warehouse, and fleet operations across multiple strategic facilities, ensuring safety and compliance are paramount.
Commercial Alignment: Bridge the gap between operational capacity and commercial ambitions, optimising resource utilisation and route planning.
Culture & People: Champion the company’s "family-feel" values. Coach, mentor, and build high-performing, engaged teams while embedding a culture of ownership and safety.
Future-Proofing: Act as an ambassador for modern logistics technologies, identifying opportunities for automation, cost efficiencies, and carbon reduction. 
What We Are Looking For

Proven Senior Experience: A successful track record as an Operations Director, Head of Logistics, or senior Transport General Manager within a medium-to-large distribution or haulage business.
Board-Level Presence: The ability to influence strategy, manage robust P&L/budgets, and collaborate effectively within a group leadership team.
Hands-on, Strategic Balance: You can think high-level to future-proof the business, but you aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get involved in day-to-day operations when needed.
Industry Compliance: Working knowledge of modern transport regulations, HSE standards, and fleet/sustainability tracking.
Exceptional Leadership: A collaborative, inclusive mentor who values staff development and leads by example. 
Why Join This Business? This is a rare chance to join a thriving, financially stable market leader with an exceptional company culture. If you love the pace of transport but want to work in an environment where your voice genuinely shapes the business strategy—and where you are treated like part of the family—we want to hear from you