Change Manager

TLP; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted healthcare cash plan

25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Auto Enrolment Pension

Job summary

TLP is seeking a Change Manager to lead two Bristol-area sites through the launch of a state-of-the-art distribution centre. The role focuses on people, processes, safety and performance, with a strong emphasis on change, continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Join a leading UK logistics/FMCG operation to drive transformation, improve operational standards and embed new ways of working across a dynamic distribution network in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Significant change management and continuous improvement experience in FMCG, logistics, retail or distribution environments.
• Proven track record leading large-scale transformation projects with measurable operational improvements.
• Experience supporting a new site opening, warehouse start-up or major site transition.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and challenge at all levels.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations within a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment.
• Passion for creating a collaborative and inclusive culture where colleagues contribute ideas to drive change.
• Lean, Six Sigma and/or Project Management qualifications are desirable.
• Experience working with Trade Unions would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead change management, continuous improvement and operational excellence across two sites in the Bristol area, working closely with site leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the successful launch and transition of a new distribution centre, ensuring change is planned, communicated and embedded across people, processes and systems.
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing and operational standards across employees, agency workers and contractors.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, fostering a collaborative culture for idea sharing and improvement.
• Identify opportunities for improvement using data and operational insight to deliver measurable, business-led change.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and best practice aligned with standards and requirements.
• Lead cross-functional improvement sessions, root cause analyses and initiatives keeping people and safety central to decisions.
• Share best practices across the network and support consistent operational standards.

Skills

Change Management

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Job description

Change Manager

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Bonus of up to 40% of annual salary

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: A level of flexibility is expected to ensure effective operational coverage.

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable and leading UK logistics and FMCG organisation for an experienced Change Manager to play a key role in the launch of a new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Bristol.

The role will oversee operations across two sites in the Bristol area, working closely with site leadership, operational teams and wider stakeholders to deliver meaningful and measurable change across people, processes, safety and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Change Manager with a strong background in FMCG, logistics, distribution or warehouse operations, particularly someone who has delivered complex change, continuous improvement programmes, site openings, transitions or operational transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead change management, continuous improvement and operational excellence across two sites in the Bristol area, working closely with site leadership, central teams and operational stakeholders.
• Support the successful launch and transition of a new distribution centre, ensuring change is effectively planned, communicated and embedded across people, processes and systems.
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing and operational standards, including hazard walks, observations and ensuring a safe working environment for employees, agency workers and subcontractors.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including site teams, central functions and the wider network, creating a collaborative culture where colleagues are encouraged to contribute ideas and drive improvement.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, using data and operational insight to develop and implement measurable, business-led change.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and best practice across the operation, ensuring processes are aligned with agreed standards and operational requirements.
• Lead cross-functional improvement sessions, root cause analysis and improvement initiatives, ensuring people and safety remain central to decision making.
• Share best practice across the wider network and support the development of consistent operational standards.

Key Requirements

• Significant Change Management and Continuous Improvement experience within FMCG, logistics, retail or distribution environments.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation projects and delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Experience supporting a new site opening, warehouse start-up or major site transition.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and challenge at all levels.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations within a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment.
• Passion for creating a collaborative and inclusive culture where colleagues are empowered to contribute ideas and drive change.
• Lean, Six Sigma and/or Project Management qualifications are desirable.
• Experience working with Trade Unions would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £55,000 salary (DOE)
• Bonus of up to 40% of annual salary, dependent on personal objectives and company performance
• Mileage claim for additional site travel, when required
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm | 37.5hrs per week
• 20% M&S discount
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee perks and discounts via the company app
• Wide range of wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a major UK logistics and FMCG operation at a significant point of growth, playing a key role in the launch of a new distribution centre while overseeing change and continuous improvement across two Bristol-area sites.

You will have the opportunity to influence meaningful operational change, work alongside experienced site and operational leaders, and deliver improvements across people, processes, safety and performance.