Operations management recruitment for Darlington operators who need a leader to steady a site, win back a client or open a new one.
Every operations candidate we put forward has been screened on the P&L, the headcount and the results they delivered.
Operations employers across the Tees Valley include Freeport operators, chemical and bulk logistics, offshore wind supply chains and manufacturing distribution. Each runs a different model, so we recruit to the operation rather than the title.
Many operations roles cover more than one site. We check how much travel each candidate is ready for before they reach the shortlist.
With the A19, A66 and A1(M), Teesport and Teesside International Airport serving the region, operations leaders across the Tees Valley often oversee sites that run national as well as regional work.
The people who own the service, the costs and the team.
For contract logistics roles we look for leaders who have kept and grown a client relationship, not just hit the service levels.
Senior searches are run confidentially, whether you are replacing a leader or planning ahead.
For a new contract or site we can recruit the general manager and the senior team, timed to go-live.
Indicative permanent salaries in Darlington run from around £45k for operations managers up to £100k+ for operations directors.
General managers of large or complex sites usually earn more than those running smaller operations, though local competition can move either figure. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.
We map the leaders running comparable operations within a realistic commute or relocation.
P&L, headcount, service levels, safety record and right to work checked before the first interview.
We help agree the package and stay in touch while the new leader takes charge.
Strong operations managers become general managers and then directors. Hiring well builds that bench.
We find out what made each candidate leave their last role, because that tells us whether yours will keep them.
A strong operations brief covers:
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Yes. Senior searches can be run discreetly, including when the current post holder is still in place.
Yes. We recruit general managers and contract managers who run client contracts for third-party logistics providers.
Yes. We compare salary, bonus, car allowance and pension with current offers for similar operations roles across the region.
Yes. Our warehouse desk recruits warehouse managers, shift managers and team leaders.
Yes. Tell us the sites and the travel involved so we approach leaders who want that kind of role.
Operations management recruitment elsewhere in the North East:
Other specialisms in Darlington:
See our national Operations Management Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Darlington.
Share the operation, the role and the package and we will give you a view of the Darlington leadership market before the search starts.