Store Operations Manager — Lead Availability & Growth

Asda Stores Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Discretionary bonus scheme

Enhanced car scheme

Eye tests

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd in Ellesmere Port is seeking an Operations Manager to deliver execution across the store, embedding routines that improve availability, waste and shrink while coaching managers to sustain high standards across Ambient and Fresh departments, George and General Merchandising.

You will lead with empathy and foster a culture of ownership and accountability, ensuring a safe, compliant and customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing diverse teams in a large-format retail environment.
• Strong operational knowledge across food and non-food departments.
• Track record of improving availability, reducing waste and managing shrink.
• Confidence in developing large teams and managing change through leadership.
• Experience managing ER cases and understanding HR policies.
• Strong organisational skills and customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent execution across the store and embed routines that improve availability, waste and shrink.
• Review store processes to hit KRAs and drive performance metrics.
• Lead and coach store managers and teams to deliver great standards across departments.

Skills

Execution and results

Commercial awareness

Coaching and leadership

Organised and efficient

Collaborative

Data-driven

Job description

Asda Stores Ltd in Ellesmere Port is seeking an Operations Manager to deliver execution across the store, embedding routines that improve availability, waste and shrink while coaching managers to sustain high standards across Ambient and Fresh departments, George and General Merchandising.

You will lead with empathy and foster a culture of ownership and accountability, ensuring a safe, compliant and customer-focused environment.