Store Operations Leader: Maximise Availability & Efficiency

Asda; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail corporation in Birmingham is seeking an Operations Manager to lead its store operations. The role involves maximizing availability, minimizing waste, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in large-format retail, and the ability to drive productivity while managing shift flexibility. This position offers competitive salary along with numerous benefits including colleague discounts, a bonus scheme, a pension plan, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Access to enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounted rates on various Asda services

Flexible pay access

Wellbeing services including virtual GP

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers and discounts across services

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising in a large-format retail environment.
• Strong operational knowledge across food and non-food departments.
• A track record of improving availability, reducing waste, and managing shrink.
• Confidence in leading teams and managing change.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of store day-to-day operations across key departments.
• Ensure availability is maximized and waste is minimized.
• Work closely with department managers to drive productivity.
• Manage delivery flow, stock routines, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Organised and efficient

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration

Execution focus

Job description

A major retail corporation in Birmingham is seeking an Operations Manager to lead its store operations. The role involves maximizing availability, minimizing waste, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in large-format retail, and the ability to drive productivity while managing shift flexibility. This position offers competitive salary along with numerous benefits including colleague discounts, a bonus scheme, a pension plan, and comprehensive wellbeing support.