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Operations Management Recruitment in Winchester

Operations management recruitment for Winchester operators who need a leader to steady a site, win back a client or open a new one.

South East

General manager hiring across Winchester

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 South East are connected by the M25, M3, M4, M20 and M23, Gatwick Airport and the ports at Southampton, Portsmouth and Dover. 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.

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.

The roles we cover

Permanent roles on the operations desk

The people who own the service, the costs and the team.

Why a specialist desk

Built around contracts and people

The P&L first

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

Matched to the model

Contract logistics, retail distribution, parcel or manufacturing: we match leaders to the model they have run.

Leadership teams for mobilisations

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

Salaries in the area

What operations leaders earn in Winchester

Indicative permanent salaries in Winchester 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.

How it works

Our recruitment process

Confidential approach

Proven leaders are approached discreetly, with the facts that would make a move worth considering.

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

Your hiring brief

Frequent changes at the top of a site show up in turnover, safety and service levels. Continuity steadies all three.

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
  • The client or contract, if it is a 3PL operation
  • Who the role reports to
  • Your interview process, including presentations
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Operations FAQs

Questions, answered

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.

How do you assess operations leaders?

We look at the P&L, headcount and service levels they have been responsible for, their safety record and their right to work, then discuss your operation with them.

Do you recruit for 3PL contracts?

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

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 Winchester

Operations management recruitment elsewhere in the South East:

Other specialisms in Winchester:

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

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