From site operations managers to regional directors, we find permanent leaders in Sutton with results they can explain.
Every operations candidate we put forward has been screened on the P&L, the headcount and the results they delivered.
As part of Greater London, Sutton draws on one of the country's deepest — and most fought-over — pools of logistics and supply chain talent. Across London & the South East, operations leaders are needed at sites such as London Gateway and the Thames Gateway, Park Royal, Enfield and the Heathrow airfreight belt.
Contract logistics, retail distribution, parcel networks and manufacturing operations each need a different kind of leader.
Across London & the South East, operations and general managers are hired by urban fulfilment and last-mile operators, grocery and convenience distribution, airfreight handlers and metropolitan 3PLs.
From operations managers to directors of operations.
We ask candidates about the budget, margin and costs they have owned before anything else.
Contract logistics, retail distribution, parcel or manufacturing: we match leaders to the model they have run.
We ask how candidates built their management teams and what happened to staff turnover on their watch.
Indicative permanent salaries in Sutton run from around £45k for operations managers up to £100k+ for operations directors.
If your offer sits below what comparable leaders earn, we tell you before any interviews. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.
We map the leaders running comparable operations within a realistic commute or relocation.
Proven leaders are approached discreetly, with the facts that would make a move worth considering.
We ask referees about results, leadership and how the candidate handled pressure.
A leader who understands the site's history makes better calls on people, layout and investment.
We describe the operation as it really runs, including the problems, so the new leader arrives ready for them.
A strong operations brief covers:
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Operations and general managers, site and regional operations managers, operations directors, heads of operations, contract managers, continuous improvement managers and mobilisation managers.
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.
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.
Operations management recruitment elsewhere in London & the South East:
Other specialisms in Sutton:
See our national Operations Management Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Sutton.
Give us the role and we will shortlist leaders who have already run an operation like yours.