Operations Supervisor

D R Newitt; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Greater Manchester is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee a new satellite hub. This role involves leading a small team and ensuring compliance and performance across operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, a clean driving license, and a proactive approach to running a logistics site. This position offers a competitive salary with opportunities to shape daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operations, logistics, or multi-site activity.
• Ability to run a site independently.
• Professional approach with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all warehouse and transport activity.
• Leading and developing a small team of drivers and warehouse operatives.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Experience supervising operations

Clean Category B driving licence

Japanese/Chinese language ability

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’re 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

• Overseeing all warehouse and transport activity, ensuring smooth picking, stock control, replenishment, and deliveries.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a small team of drivers and warehouse operatives.
• Upholding high standards of safety, quality, and compliance across the operation.
• Managing admin tasks, KPIs, consumables, and documentation to keep the site running efficiently.
• Maintaining vehicles and equipment, coordinating servicing and repairs.
• Planning routes and occasionally supporting with deliveries/collections.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, flow, and customer service.

Your 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.