Distribution Operations Manager
hace 2 días
Hounslow
Storage & Distribution Operations Manager Location: Heathrow (LHR), Hounslow, UK Sector: Engineering / Supply Chain / Logistics Employment Type: Full Time Overview Our client, a major global aviation organisation, operates a high-volume, 24/7 engineering and logistics environment supporting aircraft maintenance across an international network. Their Storage & Distribution function is the critical bridge between Supply Chain and Engineering, responsible for the safe, compliant, and timely movement of approximately 700,000 parts per year. They are seeking a Storage & Distribution Operations Manager to lead multi-site engineering stores operations, oversee the secure handling of high-value aircraft parts and tooling, and drive a transformation programme focused on capacity, technology, and continuous improvement. This is a leadership role at the heart of engineering operations—ideal for someone who can inspire teams, embed accountability, and deliver operational excellence in a highly regulated environment. What You’ll Do Operational Leadership • Lead Storage & Distribution operations across multiple facilities, ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, and issue of aircraft parts and tooling., • Support a 24/7/365 operation with a team of 50 colleagues across four shifts, each overseen by an experienced supervisor., • Set clear direction, objectives, and performance expectations for operational teams., • Build engagement and capability by role-modelling strong leadership behaviours., • Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety, Airworthiness regulations, Quality standards, Customs requirements, Competition Law, Waste Management, and Environmental legislation., • Oversee compliant storage and transport of aircraft tools and components., • Report operational performance to senior Supply Chain stakeholders., • Manage tooling control across engineering hangars at LHR., • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain service delivery., • Help rebuild team capacity and embed new technology and process changes., • Encourage colleagues to contribute ideas and participate in shaping improved ways of working., • Proven leadership experience managing operational teams., • Strong people management, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Ability to define and deliver strategic direction for teams and departments., • Confidence influencing and negotiating across multiple levels and functions., • Experience balancing performance across cost, quality, delivery, and people metrics., • Ability to thrive under pressure and manage complex operational scenarios., • Strong financial awareness and ability to manage budget-related responsibilities., • HND-level education or equivalent experience., • Qualifications in supply chain, logistics, or inventory management., • Understanding of engineering operations and interdependencies between functional areas., • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package., • Travel-related benefits and global mobility support., • A culture of continuous learning, development, and career progression., • Opportunities to contribute to large-scale transformation across a major aviation organisation. Our client is dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. They welcome talent from all backgrounds and are committed to accessible, equitable, and inclusive recruitment and progression.