Operations Manager - Warrington

Asda Stores Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Warrington is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations. You will drive operational excellence, maximize availability, and manage change across various departments. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a proven track record in a retail environment. Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including a colleague discount, pension scheme, and flexible pay options.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Access to an enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounted rates on Asda services

Flexible pay access and financial coaching

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing support

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers across services

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising in a large-format retail environment.
• Strong operational knowledge across food and non-food departments.
• Track record of improving availability, reducing waste, and managing shrink.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of store's day-to-day operations across key departments.
• Ensure availability is maximized, waste and shrink minimized.
• Collaborate with department managers to drive productivity.

Skills

Operational management

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration

Adaptability to shifts

Job description

About the role

continuous improvement.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Organised and efficient: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to prioritise and delegate effectively. Collaborative: You work across teams to ensure smooth operations and a seamless customer experience. Data-driven: You use insight to make informed decisions and drive operational improvements. What you'll bring: Experience managing or supervising in a large-format retail environment. Strong operational knowledge across food and non-food departments. A track record of improving availability, reducing waste, and managing shrink. Confidence in leading teams and managing change. Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

At Asda, we want you to find your everything. As our Operations Manager, you'll lead the execution of our store's day-to-day operations across key departments-including Ambient, Fresh, George (clothing), and General Merchandise. You'll ensure that availability is maximised, waste and shrink are minimised, and our store runs efficiently and safely. You'll work closely with department managers to deliver consistent standards, drive productivity, and ensure our store is always ready for customers. Whether it's managing delivery flow, stock routines, or compliance, you'll be the driving force behind operational excellence.

What makes a brilliant Operations Manager: Execution-focused: You're passionate about getting things done right, first time, every time. Commercially aware: You understand how availability, waste, and shrink impact performance-and you know how to improve them. Leadership: You lead and support department managers, creating a culture of accountability.

Benefits

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas