Operations directors · North East

Operations Management Recruitment in Consett

Leaders who hit the service levels and grow the margin, recruited for contract logistics, distribution and fulfilment operations in Consett.

North East

Hiring operations leaders for good in Consett

Permanent leadership hires should leave a site stronger, safer and more profitable.

Operations across the North East are connected by the A1(M), A19 and A66, Newcastle Airport and the ports at Tyne and Teesport. Leaders who understand that network plan capacity with fewer surprises.

When few proven leaders are within reach of Consett, we widen the search and consider relocation before recommending a compromise.

Leadership demand across the North East follows automotive and component logistics, port and bulk operators, offshore and renewables supply chains and regional carriers.

The jobs we work

The permanent leadership seats we fill

The people who own the service, the costs and the team.

Our approach in Consett

Right leader, right contract, right culture

The P&L first

We ask candidates about the budget, margin and costs they have owned before anything else.

Pay that reflects the role

We benchmark salary, bonus, car allowance and pension against comparable leadership roles before the search.

Discreet searches

Senior searches are run confidentially, whether you are replacing a leader or planning ahead.

Pay, clearly

What operations leaders earn in Consett

Indicative permanent salaries in Consett run from around £45k for operations managers up to £100k+ for operations directors.

An offer set at the market saves a second round of negotiation. We give you a current read on leadership pay before the search starts. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

Brief, search, shortlist

Market mapping

We map the leaders running comparable operations within a realistic commute or relocation.

Confidential approach

Proven leaders are approached discreetly, with the facts that would make a move worth considering.

The shortlist

A short list of leaders, each with notes on scale, results and leadership style.

Your brief

The brief that works

Frequent changes at the top of a site show up in turnover, safety and service levels. Continuity steadies all three.

We describe the operation as it really runs, including the problems, so the new leader arrives ready for them.

A strong operations brief covers:

  • The operation, its sites and its sector
  • Turnover or budget under the role's control
  • Headcount and the management team structure
  • Who the role reports to
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Operations FAQs

Before you ask

How do you assess operations leaders?

We look at the P&L, headcount and service levels they have been responsible for, their safety record and their right to work, then discuss your operation with them.

Can you benchmark a leadership package?

Yes. We compare salary, bonus, car allowance and pension with current offers for similar operations roles across the region.

Do you recruit operations leaders outside Consett?

Yes. We cover operations across the North East and search beyond it for relocating candidates when the role needs it.

Do you also recruit warehouse managers?

Yes. Our warehouse desk recruits warehouse managers, shift managers and team leaders.

What keeps an operations leader?

Authority to decide, investment in the site, realistic targets and a package in line with the market.

Around the region

Related operations pages for Consett

Operations management recruitment elsewhere in the North East:

Other specialisms in Consett:

See our national Operations Management Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Consett.

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One brief covers a single leader or the senior team for a new contract.