Operations Transformation Manager - Fixed Term Contract till March 2026

Gousto; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company on a mission to transform the way people enjoy dinner! As an Operations Transformation Manager, you will spearhead innovative automation projects that enhance efficiency and scalability within operations. This role offers the chance to make a real impact by collaborating with diverse teams to drive continuous improvement. If you're passionate about operations management and thrive in dynamic environments, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a growing and inclusive team dedicated to making mealtime better for everyone.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in operations management and automation projects.
• Experience leading complex automation programs in fast-scaling environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end automation initiatives ensuring timely and budget-aligned delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to design and deliver automation solutions.

Skills

Operations Management

Supply Chain Leadership

Automation Projects

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Mindset

Change Management

Education

Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

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Company Description

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It's an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we're a friendly bunch!

We're proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we're a recipe box company that's disrupting the sector, and we're passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we're passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Job Description

Location: Warrington

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Site Based - with sporadic remote working where required as well as travel to other sites.

As the Operations Transformation Manager within our UNBOX Tribe, you'll lead end-to-end projects that drive automation, scalability, and efficiency across Gousto Operations. You'll bring exceptional organisational and stakeholder management skills to orchestrate seamless workflows and deliver continuous improvement-ensuring every customer enjoys an unrivalled unboxing experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Project manage automation initiatives using the capital expenditure (CapEx) stage gate process, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and aligned with operational requirements
• Lead and support GAF programmes end-to-end, reducing risk and providing seamless delivery

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Technology, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety, Operations and Unbox domains to ensure automation initiatives are designed and delivered in time and with operational feasibility, safety and cost-efficiency in mind
• As an Operations subject matter expert you will utlisise your deep understanding of factory and supply chain processes to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and embedded effectively into business-as-usual
• Maintain on-the-ground visibility by regularly attending trials, site visits and implementation activities, ensuring direct engagement with front-line teams and real-world validation of transformation initiatives

• Champion continuous improvement by identifying operational challenges, surfacing risks early, and embedding learnings to enhance the delivery and sustainability of future transformation programmes

Who You are

• Strong expertise in operations management, supply chain leadership, and automation projects
• Experience leading complex automation programs or tech-initiatives, especially within a fast-scaling organisation
• Knowledge of change management frameworks, ensuring structured and risk-mitigated project execution
• Strong skillset in: stakeholder management, strategic mindset, organisation and delivery
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving operational requirements
• Knowledge of automation, digital transformation, and supply chain processes

Qualifications

Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) would be beneficial

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunities

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner!

Whether it is creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto.

We are committed to equality of opportunity across our organisation. At all levels we promote equality, ensuring our people are consistently treated in a fair and equal manner.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

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