Contract and site leadership · Sandwich

Operations Management Recruitment in Sandwich

From site operations managers to regional directors, we find permanent leaders in Sandwich with results they can explain.

South East

Sandwich operations management recruitment

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

Logistics operations around Sandwich serve one of the UK's wealthiest consumer regions, with the Channel ports and Gatwick within the region. Across the South East, operations leaders are needed at sites such as the Solent ports and the M27 corridor estates.

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

Across the South East, operations and general managers are hired by Channel-port and customs operators, chilled grocery distribution, aerospace supply chains and regional carriers.

Roles we fill

Operations roles we recruit for

Site, contract, regional and improvement leadership roles.

How we work with Sandwich operators

A shortlist of proven leaders

People leadership

We ask how candidates built their management teams and what happened to staff turnover on their watch.

Discreet searches

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

Leadership teams for mobilisations

For a new contract or site we can recruit the general manager and the senior team, timed to go-live.

Pay benchmarks

What operations leaders earn in Sandwich

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

Senior candidates compare the whole package: bonus, car allowance, pension, holiday and the authority the role carries. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

Three stages to a hire

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.

Leadership screen

P&L, headcount, service levels, safety record and right to work checked before the first interview.

Your brief

Details that sharpen the search

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

Strong leaders value the authority to make decisions, investment in the site and a board that keeps its promises.

A strong operations brief covers:

  • Headcount and the management team structure
  • Service levels and key performance measures
  • The biggest problem the new leader must solve
  • Who the role reports to
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Operations FAQs

Frequently asked

Can you run a confidential search?

Yes. Senior searches can be run discreetly, including when the current post holder is still in place.

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 also recruit warehouse managers?

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

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.

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Related operations pages for Sandwich

Operations management recruitment elsewhere in the South East:

Other specialisms in Sandwich:

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

Hiring an operations leader in Sandwich?

Brief us on the leadership role

Give us the role and we will shortlist leaders who have already run an operation like yours.