Senior Operations Manager

Zachary Daniels; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Operations Manager CI & Innovation to drive process design and innovation for a fast-growing supply chain. This leadership role focuses on automation and data-led strategies to enhance performance. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years in supply chain leadership within FMCG or retail, strong analytical skills, and experience with tools such as Excel and SAP IBP.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Culture of innovation

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in supply chain leadership, ideally in FMCG, retail, or omnichannel.
• Proven track record in network optimisation and operational execution.
• Commercially sharp with hands-on experience managing budgets or P&L.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a continuous improvement roadmap.
• Lead automation and digital optimisation projects.
• Define and track KPIs for senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Process design

Data analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

Tools

Excel

Supply Chain Guru

SAP IBP

Job description

Senior Operations Manager CI & Innovation £60k Doncaster

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

• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years' 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 & benefits 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