Senior Operations Manager

Zachary Daniels; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruiter is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager in Doncaster to drive continuous improvement across a national supply chain network. The role focuses on automation, data-led innovation, and performance optimization. Ideal candidates will have supply chain leadership experience in FMCG or retail, with a strong analytical background. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to shape the future of a dynamic supply chain.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Strong culture of innovation

Discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain leadership within FMCG, retail, or omnichannel.
• Proven record in network optimization and measurable performance improvement.
• Hands-on experience managing budgets or P&L.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a continuous improvement roadmap.
• Lead automation and digital optimization projects.
• Define and track KPIs for actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Supply Chain Guru

SAP IBP

Job description

Senior Operations Manager | CI & Innovation | £60k | Doncaster

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a high growth retailer with the appointment of a Senior Operations Manager focussing on Continuous Improvement across the National Supply Chain network. The role will require regular travel across the UK.

About the Role

Are you a bold, analytical leader with a passion for innovation and operational excellence?

We're seeking a Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Innovation Manager to help transform a fast-growing, high-performing network.

This is a newly created leadership role, driving supply chain evolution through smart process design, automation, and data‑led innovation - boosting service, reducing cost, and enabling scale.

What You'll Do

• Create and deliver a continuous improvement roadmap that raises the bar for performance and innovation.
• Lead automation, mechanisation, and digital optimisation projects that transform speed, cost, and quality.
• Partner cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, IT, and operations to unlock scalable, sustainable solutions.
• Define and track KPIs; turn data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Build resilience and agility into the network - ready to flex with seasonal and growth demands.
• Conduct deep‑dive performance analysis to uncover bottlenecks and drive rapid improvement.
• Champion a Continuous Improvement (CI) culture, embedding best practice across sites.
• Use network modelling and scenario planning to inform strategic direction and investment.

About You

• Sound experience in supply chain leadership within FMCG, retail, or omnichannel.
• Proven record in network optimisation, operational execution, and measurable performance improvement.
• Commercially sharp, with hands‑on experience managing budgets or P&L.
• Expert in Excel and data analysis; comfortable using planning tools such as Supply Chain Guru or SAP IBP.
• Collaborative, curious, and driven - thrives on solving complex challenges with pace and precision.

Why Join

• Competitive salary package
• Strong culture of innovation and ownership
• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing, fast-moving supply chain
• Discounts and cycle‑to‑work scheme