Logistics Operations Manager

Ardagh Group; Knottingley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager for their Knottingley Head Office. This role is critical in managing day-to-day logistics operations, acting as the main contact for logistics functions. Candidates should have a logistics or supply chain degree, experience in complex networks, and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to operational success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Private Healthcare

Family friendly policies

25 days holiday

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced logistics professional managing within a multi-site network.
• Proven execution of end-to-end logistics strategy.
• Strong collaborative mindset and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics communication for the Glass UK business.
• Ensure performance of factory logistics and warehouse partners meets metrics.
• Optimize warehouse space to meet customer demand and reduce costs.
• Enforce compliance with health and safety policies.
• Coordinate with Transport Planning for customer deliveries.

Skills

Logistics or supply chain degree

Experience in complex multi-site networks

Stakeholder management

Understanding of Warehouse Management Systems

Strong people management skills

Education

Logistics or supply chain degree or equivalent

Job description

Logistics Operations Manager Knottingley Head Office

Reporting to the Head of Logistics – UK, this role is fundamental in the success of the day-to-day logistics operations acting as the main contact point and business partner for Ardagh Glass Packaging UK. This role manages multiple internal and external stakeholder requirements to deliver a safe and efficient end-to-end logistics network, whilst supporting the Head of Logistics to shape and execute the strategic agenda for the UK.

This role has the opportunity for leadership development, including internal training and externally accredited programmes to support your performance and career progression.

Responsibilities

• To be the primary daily logistics communication and escalation point for the Glass UK business.
• Manage the performance of factory logistics and warehouse partners, ensuring the right capacity is available against demand and that time, cost and quality performance metrics are achieved.
• Utilise warehouse space within the network as effectively as possible via efficient store movements to optimise costs and ensures forward network capacity meets business and customer demand.
• Enforce compliance with company health and safety policy and procedures to maintain a safe working environment across all facilities.
• To work very closely with the Transport Planning teams in the successful allocation of customer deliveries and satisfying of customer demand, against freight hauliers and forward sales.

Required skills / qualifications

• Logistics or supply chain degree, or equivalent.
• Experienced logistics professional with a background in complex multi-site networks. Exposure to managing within a 3rd party logistics supply model is advantageous.
• Demonstratable execution of end-to-end logistics strategy, managing many stakeholders.
• Comprehensive systems understanding, specifically Warehouse Management Systems.
• Strong people management skills with a collaborative mindset and problem-solving abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• 37 hour working week, with potential for hybrid working where appropriate, plus 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays.
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
• Private Healthcare provided by AXA
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.

Role Profile available on request.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Groupis a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

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