Operations Manager

Morepeople 01780; Acton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Competitive pension contribution

Job summary

An exciting opportunity in Acton, London, for an Operations Manager to lead warehouse operations across two sites, ensuring food moves efficiently from intake through redistribution.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will develop frontline managers, drive improvements in safety, compliance and service, optimise stock control and support new systems. Join a purpose-led charity at a growth stage with a collaborative culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience managing warehouse, logistics, distribution or operational teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and engage people.
• Experience improving processes, performance and operational standards.
• The confidence to implement change while bringing teams with you.
• A hands-on management style with strong shop-floor presence.
• A passion for purpose-led organisations and making a tangible difference.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day warehouse operations across multiple sites.
• Managing and developing a team of frontline managers and warehouse colleagues.
• Driving continuous improvement across safety, compliance, efficiency and service.
• Improving operational planning, stock control and warehouse processes.
• Supporting the implementation of new systems and ways of working.
• Building a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.

Job description

Operations Manager
Warehousing & Logistics | Food | Acton, London
Salary: £47,500 + Benefits
Make Your Work MatterSome organisations exist to generate profits. Others exist to create positive change.This is an opportunity to join a growing food redistribution charity that rescues surplus food and delivers it to communities across London, helping tackle food poverty while reducing waste. Through its warehouse and distribution operation, the organisation provides the equivalent of more than one million meals every month and is entering an exciting new phase of growth and development.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll lead warehouse operations across two London sites, ensuring food moves efficiently from intake through to redistribution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day warehouse operations across multiple sites.
• Managing and developing a team of frontline managers and warehouse colleagues.
• Driving continuous improvement across safety, compliance, efficiency and service.
• Improving operational planning, stock control and warehouse processes.
• Supporting the implementation of new systems and ways of working.
• Building a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a people-focused operational leader who can bring energy, structure and positive change to a fast-paced environment.

You'll Need:

• Experience managing warehouse, logistics, distribution or operational teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop and engage people.
• Experience improving processes, performance and operational standards.
• The confidence to implement change while bringing teams with you.
• A hands-on management style with strong shop-floor presence.
• A passion for purpose-led organisations and making a tangible difference.

What’s In It For You?

• A chance to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its journey.
• A collaborative, values-driven culture.
• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Competitive pension contribution.