Operations Manager

Operations Manager Logistics South West | Competitive Salary  Benefits Caraway Recruitment is working in partnership with a highly successful and well-established organisation operating a large-scale transport and logistics operation within the South West. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take responsibility for the performance of a key site within the network. This is a senior leadership role with significant influence over people, process and operational delivery.

The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the operation, ensuring transport activities are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered safely, efficiently and in line with customer and business expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership and operational management of a large, fast-paced transport operation Planning and overseeing daily transport activity across both regional and nationwide distribution networks Driving effective routing, scheduling and resource utilisation Leading, coaching and developing management and operational teams Driving operational performance, fleet efficiency and service excellence Reviewing and developing strategic and operational transport plans Ensuring full compliance across the transport operation, including vehicles, trailers and all legal and regulatory requirements Managing budgets, cost control and overall operational performance Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning, efficiency and service Building a strong, engaged and high-performing team culture About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
Transport Manager CPC (National or International) Proven experience in an Operations Manager or senior transport leadership role Strong background in transport operations, with hands-on experience planning and executing day-to-day activity across regional and nationwide networks Experience managing multiple customer accounts or service streams Strong commercial awareness, including budget and cost management experience Excellent leadership, analytical, organisational and communication skills A genuine passion for developing people and improving operational performance The Package In return, our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, alongside long-term career development within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

Please include your salary expectations with your application. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport operations leader looking to take the next step within a well-established organisation. Caraway Recruitment specialist recruitment for logistics and operations professionals.