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Universal Business Team · Presencial · Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Operations Director

Lincoln
£70,000- £80,000 Plus Bonus

Our client, a reputable SME based in Lincoln, is the home of an industry-leading brand, supplying high-performance products into the construction, automotive and trade sectors.

Their products are trusted by major national retailers, alongside a rapidly growing customer base across the UK.

With ambitious plans to scale to a £50 million business within the next three years, this is a pivotal time to join the company and play a key role in shaping the future of the operation.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced and hands-on Operations Director to take ownership of the day-to-day operational performance of the business while helping build the systems, structure and processes needed for future growth.

This is a high-impact role within a fast-moving SME environment where sales and demand are growing rapidly, and the operational infrastructure now needs strengthening to support the next stage of the company’s journey.

You will lead a team across warehouse, supply chain, operations and customer/client care functions, ensuring the business delivers efficiently, professionally and at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operational running of the business
Lead and develop a multi-functional team across warehouse, supply chain, operations and customer care
Ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time, including both next-day dispatch products and bespoke assembled orders
Improve operational planning, workflow and communication across departments
Monitor stock flow, supplier performance and operational bottlenecks
Introduce and improve systems, processes and KPIs to support growth and efficiency
Work closely with the sales function to ensure operational capability aligns with business demand
Manage operational priorities, resource planning and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
Drive continuous improvement across warehousing, logistics, fulfilment and customer service
Support the business through a period of significant growth and operational transformation

Requirements

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially aware operations professional who combines strong leadership skills with a practical, hands-on approach.

Previous experience in an Operations Director position or similar leadership role
Strong background in warehouse and operational management
Experience working within an SME environment
Proven track record of supporting or leading business growth and operational scaling
Ability to implement structure, process and operational improvements
Strong organisational and planning skills
Experience managing multiple moving parts within a supply chain or fulfilment operation
Confident leadership and people management capability
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ideally, exposure to both smaller businesses and larger structured organisations
Experience within industrial products, distribution, engineering, manufacturing or technical products would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Benefits

Salary- £70,000- £80,000 basic
Profit related bonus

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Universal Business Team (“UBT”) is a global enterprise spanning 19 countries across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Central America and Australasia. UBT, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a diversified business consultancy that supports clients with business-advisory and group-buying services with the objective to help businesses develop a competitive edge.

UBT was launched in 2009 in response to the Global Financial Crisis to support client organisations that were either in distress or looking to improve their competitiveness and financial performance. Currently, UBT turns over $500M (AUD) and has aspirations for significant growth over the next three to five years. A recent decision was made to bring four separate global regions together under the one global brand and leadership team.

UBT’s business advisory services comprise corporate training, consulting, recruitment, accounting, and group buying services. UBT facilitates leadership and business excellence for our client’s in their respective industries. Through the group buying function, UBT nurtures mutually-beneficial relationships between member businesses and world-leading providers of business goods and services. The outcome to which we strive is a “win-win” for small-to-medium enterprises and big business alike.

UBT provides services and products to approximately 3,000 independent, family-owned businesses globally with combined annual revenues exceeding $12B (AUD). The majority are small to medium sized enterprises with typical annual revenue ranges between $5m-$20m. However, there are also some larger businesses with annual revenues in the range of $100m-$250m.

UBT supports clients by providing products, services and support designed to increase their profitability and growth. The after-tax profits generated by UBT are reinvested into community initiatives, predominantly through schools and charities.,

UBT Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We will apply a rigorous, objective selection process using non-discriminatory criteria, as far as possible on behalf of all the businesses we recruit for.
To view our policy in full please contact uk.recruitment@ubteam.com

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