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Operations Management Recruitment in Halesowen

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

West Midlands

Hiring operations leaders for good in Halesowen

A leader who can run a stable site is not always the one to fix a failing contract. We find out which one you need first.

Operations across the West Midlands are connected by the M6, M5, M42 and M40, Birmingham Airport and strong rail-freight connections. Leaders who understand that network plan capacity with fewer surprises.

Contract logistics, retail distribution, parcel networks and manufacturing operations each need a different kind of leader.

The strongest operations candidates across the West Midlands are usually already leading operations for businesses such as national 3PLs, automotive and manufacturing supply chains and large retail distribution centres.

The jobs we work

The permanent leadership seats we fill

Operations roles for contract logistics, retail distribution, parcel networks and manufacturing.

Our approach in Halesowen

Right leader, right contract, right culture

Pay that reflects the role

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

Safety leadership

Every operations screen covers the candidate's approach to health and safety.

Discreet searches

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

Pay, clearly

What operations leaders earn in Halesowen

Indicative permanent salaries in Halesowen 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.

How it works

Brief, search, shortlist

Market mapping

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

Referencing

We ask referees about results, leadership and how the candidate handled pressure.

Offer and onboarding

We help agree the package and stay in touch while the new leader takes charge.

Your brief

The brief that works

A permanent operations leader builds a management team, a culture and a record with the client. That value grows each year they stay.

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:

  • The operation, its sites and its sector
  • Headcount and the management team structure
  • Service levels and key performance measures
  • The biggest problem the new leader must solve
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Operations FAQs

Before you ask

Which operations roles do you recruit for?

Operations and general managers, site and regional operations managers, operations directors, heads of operations, contract managers, continuous improvement managers and mobilisation managers.

Do you recruit for 3PL contracts?

Yes. We recruit general managers and contract managers who run client contracts for third-party logistics providers.

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 continuous improvement managers?

Yes. We recruit continuous improvement and lean managers who can show measurable changes on the sites they have worked.

I lead logistics operations. How do I find my next role?

Upload your CV and tell us the size of operation, the sector and the location you want. We will contact you, discreetly, when a permanent role fits.

Around the region

Related operations pages for Halesowen

Operations management recruitment elsewhere in the West Midlands:

Other specialisms in Halesowen:

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

Planning for succession?

Tell us about the operation

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