Compound Operations Manager

Job Title: Compound Operations Manager
Location: BCA Corby
Salary: Up to 47k (DOE) + Company car / allowance and bonus
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, 40 hours per week
Type of Employment: Permanent

Lead the movement. Drive performance. Keep operations flowing.

We're looking for an experienced Compound Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day yard operation across our Corby site. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, efficient storage, movement and management of vehicles across the operation.

This is a fast-paced leadership role where you'll oversee vehicle flow between the yard, workshops and third-party suppliers, while maintaining high standards of operational performance, stock control and health & safety. You'll lead and develop a team of Yard Supervisors, Team Leaders and Operatives, ensuring targets are achieved and service levels consistently delivered.

Working within a high-volume automotive environment, you'll be responsible for driving efficiency, managing costs, maintaining accurate vehicle records and creating a culture focused on performance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Role Duties:

• Operational leadership – oversee the storage, parking and movement of vehicles across the site, ensuring production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Vehicle flow management – coordinate vehicle movements between yards, workshops and third-party suppliers to maintain operational efficiency.
• Stock accuracy and compliance – ensure all vehicle locations, records and associated documentation are accurately maintained and controlled.
• Health & safety management – champion a safe working environment for employees, contractors and visitors, ensuring full compliance with company standards.
• Team management and development – coach, support and develop your team through regular performance reviews, training and succession planning.
• Financial accountability – monitor labour costs, overtime and operational expenditure, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Inventory control – organise and oversee monthly and annual stock takes, ensuring accuracy across the operation.
• Problem solving and escalation – investigate and resolve operational issues, queries and complaints efficiently and effectively.
• Stakeholder engagement – work closely with site leaders and operational teams to deliver performance objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Yard Manager, Operations Manager, Team Leader or similar leadership role.
• Proven experience within a fast-paced operational, logistics, stock management or automotive environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Ability to motivate, develop and lead teams to achieve operational objectives and performance targets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to work across all levels of the business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to utilise data to support decision-making.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, and operational management systems.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and operational performance.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Why Join BCA?

We've put everything in place to help you succeed. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• Company car / allowance and bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Access to BCA Rewards, offering discounts with hundreds of major retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme providing financial, wellbeing and lifestyle support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• Access to the IMI-approved BCA Academy
• Opportunity to join a growing business with ambitious plans and genuine long-term career prospects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• And much more...