Operations Manager

Reconomy; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an Operations Manager for their Sheffield warehouse. The ideal candidate will ensure operational excellence, lead a team, and maintain high performance standards while upholding safety policies. Additional benefits include a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave with purchase options

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to create a dynamic, high-performing team environment.
• Strong coaching and development skills.
• Effective people management, leadership, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound returns movement and ensure seamless flow across departments.
• Lead and manage the Operations team across warehouse and distribution functions.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Effective communication

Proactive mindset

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Lean Six Sigma principles

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

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Bring your logistics expertise to a fast-paced, high-volume operation where precision, performance, and leadership matter. As our Operations Manager, you’ll oversee our inbound returns movement, ensuring seamless flow across departments and delivery excellence for our high-profile retail clients. This is a permanent position based at our warehouse in Sheffield, Chapeltown where you will be working across our 8am–4pm shift, flexibility is required to accommodate any urgent business needs that may come up. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, along with a structured development plan that includes training, mentorship, and clear opportunities for career growth within our organisation.

As our operations Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our processes run smoothly and efficiently meeting the expectations of our high-profile customers and keeping performance on track.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you’ll receive strategic support while leading a team of Team Managers across warehouse and distribution functions. You'll be responsible for driving performance, developing talent, and maintaining high operational standards across all logistics processes.

What will you be doing as our Operations Manager:

• Championing a safe working environment, ensuring all activities align with Health & Safety policies and are treated as a top priority
• Taking daily ownership of direct operational costs, contributing to the overall P&L performance
• Leading and managing the Operations team in your department, providing clear direction, support, and development.
• Developing, implementing, and regularly reviewing Standard Operating Procedures to drive consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across all operational activities
• Overseeing and resolving warehouse-related queries within the Operations area

What we need from our Operations Manager:

• A proven ability to create a dynamic, high-performing team environment
• Strong coaching and development skills, with a passion for helping others grow
• Effective people management, leadership, and influencing skills
• A proactive mindset that embraces change and drives improvement
• A good knowledge of Health and Safety in a warehouse and distribution environment
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles and how to apply them in practice
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages

What will you get in return as our Operations Manager:
At Advanced, your journey begins with a warm welcome and a comprehensive onboarding experience designed to set you up for success from day one. But it doesn't stop there—we’re committed to your continuous growth, offering ongoing training and development to help you sharpen your skills and reach your full potential.

We know that time to recharge is essential for your wellbeing. That’s why, in addition to your 25 days annual leave, we offer the option to purchase additional days—giving you flexibility to take the breaks you need.

We believe that family matters, our enhanced maternity package offers six months of full pay, giving you the time and peace of mind to focus on your growing family. New dads and partners also receive two weeks full paternity pay, so you can be there for those important first moments.

Planning for your future has never been easier—or more rewarding. Through our salary sacrifice pension scheme, meaning you pay less tax overall, while still investing in your future.

You’ll be joining a team where collaboration, openness, and support are part of everyday life—because great work happens when people feel connected and inspired.

About us:
Advanced Supply Chain Group offer a complete end-to-end supply chain service, from source to shelf, covering all aspects of supply chain management, global logistics, fulfilment, and value-added services, allowing our customers to maximise the opportunities that exist in today’s technology-enabled marketplace. Using our unique intelligent supply chain model, we design innovative solutions to complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and speed up and streamline existing processes by removing complexity from the supply chain. It all adds up to providing a service that is “Better, Faster, Cheaper” than our competitors.

Our core values drive everything we do. We believe in promoting a supportive environment for ourcolleagues, delivering exceptional service to ourcustomers, contributing to thecommunity, and working towards a more sustainableenvironment. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.