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Freight Operations Director

Page Personnel Logistics
Job LocationLeeds
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary70,000 - 95,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent , full-time

Job Description

I am actively looking to engage an Freight Operations Director for a new role in the North of England - based in Leeds The successful candidate will have global multiple site responsibility within this exciting opportunity.Client DetailsMy client is a well known automotive and perishables freight forwarder based in Leeds. They are currently experiencing large brand growth and have sites based in locations across the globe. The successful candidate will be based in Leeds two days per week.DescriptionAs an Freight Operations Director you will be responsible for a large UK based freight forwarding team and a further three teams across the world. This opportunity is based in the UK within the Leeds side, however you will be required to travel to visitOperations Managers within the further three sites.

  • Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of an operations team of around 60 employees based at four separate locations.
  • Responsible for the up-skilling of the current team through an active attitude towards coaching, mentoring and development.
  • Develop and grow relationships with 3rd party suppliers (air, road and sea) in order to secure the most cost effective rates for our business.
  • Be in communication with regular Senior Business stakeholders and attend meetings as required.
  • Offer strategic business direction through the collection and analysis of business statistics.
  • Ensure a quality service is proved to our customers in line with our SLAs.
  • Generate new business relationship through active promotion of our brand.
  • Direct responsibility for three Operations Managers on a daily basis.
ProfileMy client is actively looking to engage a dynamic coach who can impart their passion and knowledge onto the current team. Either an upcoming Freight Operations Manager or an established Freight General Manager with strong leadership and mentoring skillswould be perfect for this position. The successful Freight Operations Director will have many of the following attributes:
  • Strong air freight forwarding experience is essential for this role.
  • Previous experience of remotely managing numerous teams.
  • Commercially minded, with a desire to drive profitability whilst still providing outstanding customer service.
  • Experience developing and lead freight forwarding teams through periods of change.
  • IATA - Dangerous Goods certified.
  • BIFA - Membership would be advantageous.
  • ILM - Management qualified would be beneficial.
  • Previous experience at a similar level within other Blue-Chip or SME forwarding businesses.
  • Commutable to the North of England in Leeds.
Job Offer
  • £70,000-£95,000
  • £12,000 company car allowance
  • 33 days annual leave
  • 8% company pension
  • Enhanced company share scheme
  • Company bonus (15% - 20%)

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