Operations Supervisor – New Satellite Distribution Hub
Greater Manchester
£35,000
A leading name in the food distribution sector is launching a brand-new satellite hub in Greater Manchester and they’re looking for a hands-on Operations Supervisor to run the site from day one.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a brand-new role, shape daily operations, build a small team, and make an immediate impact on service, compliance, and performance across the North.
As The Operations Supervisor you're duties will include;
* Overseeing all warehouse and transport activity, ensuring smooth picking, stock control, replenishment, and deliveries.
* Leading, motivating, and developing a small team of drivers and warehouse operatives.
* Upholding high standards of safety, quality, and compliance across the operation.
* Managing admin tasks, KPIs, consumables, and documentation to keep the site running efficiently.
* Maintaining vehicles and equipment, coordinating servicing and repairs.
* Planning routes and occasionally supporting with deliveries/collections.
* Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, flow, and customer service.
Your Skills & Experience:
* Strong leadership skills with experience supervising operations, logistics, or multi-site activity.
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the confidence to run a site independently.
* Excellent communication skills and a professional approach with colleagues and customers.
* Clean Category B driving licence.
* Bonus skills: Japanese/Chinese language ability or a Transport CPC (not essential).
Success looks like:
* Full legal compliance across vehicles, drivers, and operational procedures.
* Maintaining top-tier safety and food-handling standards.
* High service levels and a well-run, efficient hub.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a new operation and thrive in a role that mixes leadership, logistics, and hands-on involvement, this is your chance to shape something from the ground up