Site and regional leaders · Warrington

Operations Management Recruitment in Warrington

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

Cheshire & the North West

Warrington operations management recruitment

Operations leaders are judged on service, cost, safety and the people who choose to stay. We recruit leaders who can show all four.

Operations across Cheshire & the North West are connected by the M6, M62 and M56, Manchester and Liverpool airports and the Manchester Ship Canal. Leaders who understand that network plan capacity with fewer surprises.

Many operations roles cover more than one site. We check how much travel each candidate is ready for before they reach the shortlist.

Sites such as Omega (one of the UK's largest logistics parks), Birchwood and the M6/M62 junction sites compete for the same proven leaders, which keeps senior pay competitive.

Roles we fill

Operations roles we recruit for

Permanent operations leadership, from site operations managers to operations directors.

How we work with Warrington operators

A shortlist of proven leaders

The P&L first

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

People leadership

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

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 Warrington

Indicative permanent salaries in Warrington 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

Three stages to a hire

Leadership screen

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

The shortlist

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

Referencing

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

Your brief

Details that sharpen the search

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:

  • Turnover or budget under the role's control
  • Salary, bonus and car allowance
  • Who the role reports to
  • Travel between sites and any relocation
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Permanent operations management jobs in the North West

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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.

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.

Do you recruit multi-site roles?

Yes. Tell us the sites and the travel involved so we approach leaders who want that kind of role.

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Related operations pages for Warrington

Operations management recruitment elsewhere in the North West:

Other specialisms in Warrington:

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

A leadership seat to fill?

Brief us on the leadership role

Begin with the essentials: the operation, the P&L and the start date.