Head of Operations

Head of Operations role in a fast-growing family-owned business, responsible for establishing end-to-end operational leadership, setting strategy, and driving accountability. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strategic purchasing, and operations leadership, with strong leadership skills and the ability to bring people with them. The role offers total ownership of operations, a leadership team that wants structure, and the freedom to build the function their way.

Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement and strategic purchasing
• Strong operations leadership across warehouse, transport and inventory
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to bring people with you and raise standards
• Experience implementing WMS/barcoding (highly desirable) and improving material flow
• Confidence with data, KPIs, and cost control
• A hands-on, steady, no-nonsense approach
• 5S and Lean experience would be highly desirable

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Days Bank Holiday
• In house gym
• Breakfast provided on Mondays, lunch provided on Fridays
• A workplace where appreciation is shown through spontaneous rewards