Operations Supervisor

D R Newitt & Associates; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee a new satellite hub in Greater Manchester. This role involves managing warehouse and transport activities, leading a small team, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. The candidate should have a clean Category B driving licence and a proactive mindset. This is an exciting opportunity to shape operations from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operations, logistics, or multi-site activity.
• Confidence to run a site independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse and transport activity.
• Lead and develop a small team.
• Manage admin tasks, KPIs, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication skills

Category B driving licence

Japanese/Chinese language ability

Transport CPC

Job description

Operations Supervisor – New Satellite Distribution Hub

Greater Manchester | £35,000

A leading name in the food distribution sector is launching a brand‑new satellite hub in Greater Manchester and they are looking for a hands‑on Operations Supervisor to run the site from day one. This is a rare opportunity to step into a brand‑new role, shape daily operations, build a small team, and make an immediate impact on service, compliance, and performance across the North.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse and transport activity, ensuring smooth picking, stock control, replenishment, and deliveries.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a small team of drivers and warehouse operatives.
• Uphold high standards of safety, quality, and compliance across the operation.
• Manage admin tasks, KPIs, consumables, and documentation to keep the site running efficiently.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment, coordinating servicing and repairs.
• Plan routes and occasionally support with deliveries/collections.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, flow, and customer service.

Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising operations, logistics, or multi‑site activity.
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and the confidence to run a site independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach with colleagues and customers.
• Clean Category B driving licence.
• Bonus skills: Japanese/Chinese language ability or a Transport CPC (not essential).

Success Looks Like

• Full legal compliance across vehicles, drivers, and operational procedures.
• Maintaining top‑tier safety and food‑handling standards.
• High service levels and a well‑run, efficient hub.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a new operation and thrive in a role that mixes leadership, logistics, and hands‑on involvement, this is your chance to shape something from the ground up.