At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new satellite hub, overseeing operations and building a motivated team.
- Company: A leading name in the food distribution sector with exciting growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on role, and the chance to shape operations from day one.
- Other info: Opportunity to thrive in a role that combines logistics and hands-on involvement.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership experience and a proactive problem-solving mindset required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Job Description
- Operations Supervisor – New Satellite Distribution Hub
- Greater Manchester
- £35,000
A leading name in the food distribution sector is launching a brand-new satellite hub in Greater Manchesterand they’re looking for a hands-on Operations Supervisor to run the site from day one.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a brand-new role, shape daily operations, build a small team, and make an immediate impact on service, compliance, and performance across the North.
- As The Operations Supervisor you're duties will include;
- Overseeing all warehouse and transport activity, ensuring smooth picking, stock control, replenishment, and deliveries.
- Leading, motivating, and developing a small team of drivers and warehouse operatives.
- Upholding high standards of safety, quality, and compliance across the operation.
- Managing admin tasks, KPIs, consumables, and documentation to keep the site running efficiently.
- Maintaining vehicles and equipment, coordinating servicing and repairs.
- Planning routes and occasionally supporting with deliveries/collections.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, flow, and customer service.
Your Skills & Experience
- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising operations, logistics, or multi-site activity.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the confidence to run a site independently.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional approach with colleagues and customers.
- Clean Category B driving licence.
- Bonus skills: Japanese/Chinese language ability or a Transport CPC (not essential).
Success looks like
- Full legal compliance across vehicles, drivers, and operational procedures.
- Maintaining top-tier safety and food-handling standards.
- High service levels and a well-run, efficient hub.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a new operation and thrive in a role that mixes leadership, logistics, and hands-on involvement, this is your chance to shape something from the ground up.
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Operations Supervisor in Enfield employer: Drnewitt
Drnewitt is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and offers a dynamic work culture, particularly for the Hybrid Technical Account Manager role in the thriving food retail sector. With a flexible hybrid work model and a strong emphasis on progression within the health-food products industry, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to meaningful relationships with major grocery retailers across the UK.
