Operations Manager

Elevate Recruitment & Training Consultants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Operations for a prominent food warehousing and distribution business in London. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, implement strategies for continuous improvement, and manage high-performing teams. This role demands strong leadership skills and a proven track record in operations management. Excellent benefits are offered along with a competitive salary range of £75,000 - £85,000 annually. Join a rapidly growing business and take the next step in your career.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operations management within food warehousing and distribution.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to analyze and report on key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a busy distribution centre.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and workflow.
• Monitor fulfilment performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Process Improvement

KPI Analysis

Job description

Head of Operations

Warehousing & Distribution (Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Food Products)

£75,000 - £85,000 / annum Excellent Benefits

Park Royal, London

• Are you a highly focused and determined Senior Operations Manager / Head of Operations?
• Do you have a proven track record of managing high performing teams in a fast-paced food warehousing and distribution business?
• Are you looking for the next step in your career?

This could be the role that you have been looking for....

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Operations Manager / Head of Operations to join a rapidly growing business with a first‑rate reputation in their sector. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Site Senior Leadership Team.

Key Role Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the day-to-day Operation of a busy Distribution Centre.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, workflow, inventory, and efficiency through the development and implementation of effective strategies.
• Analyse and report on KPIs.
• Monitor and maintain fulfilment performance metrics.
• Set and communicate business expectations through weekly team meetings. Taking a lead role in hiring, developing, and managing staff (including performance management, disciplinaries, and one-on-one meetings).

Be target driven, setting and achieving daily / m...