Area ManagerLocation - Remote/Field Based - Coverage of Leeds, Sheffield and the MidlandsSalary - circa 80,000 Per AnnumWe are looking for an experienced Area Manager to take strategic ownership of a large geographical final-mile operation.Reporting directly to the Director of Delivery Operations, you will have full accountability for cost, service, quality and operational performance across your area. This is a senior leadership position requiring someone who can operate strategically while remaining close enough to the operation to drive standards, challenge performance and deliver meaningful improvement.The RoleYou will lead a large, complex final-mile operation, managing through a senior operational team and working closely with central support functions to deliver business objectives.Key Responsibilities Will Include:Developing and delivering strategic plans to improve operational performance.Taking full ownership of cost, service and quality across your geographical area.Leading and developing a diverse team of operational professionals, including Area Operations Managers, planners and regional management teams.Driving a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.Overseeing parcel operations from the point of handover through to final delivery and returns.Analysing operational data and KPIs to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.Identifying and implementing process optimisation and efficiency ..... full job details .....