Operations Manager
📍 London (North West)
💼 Full-time | Senior Leadership Role
A well-established and fast-growing premium food distribution business supplying the foodservice and hospitality sector is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and optimise its end-to-end operations function.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence across warehouse, transport, and planning functions within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.
The Role
Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take full ownership of:
* Warehouse operations (receiving, storage, picking and dispatch)
* Transport and fleet management, including route planning and delivery performance
* Demand and resource planning
* Inventory accuracy and stock control
* Food safety and compliance standards
* Continuous improvement initiatives
* Team leadership and performance management
You will play a critical role in driving efficiency, service levels, and operational scalability to support continued growth.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an operational leader who has:
* Proven experience within food distribution, food wholesale, or foodservice operations
* Strong background in warehouse management and transport logistics
* Experience managing temperature-controlled or perishable goods (highly desirable)
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams and implement performance improvements
* Strong planning capability and analytical mindset
* A hands-on leadership style with a continuous improvement focus
Experience within premium, quality-driven or hospitality-focused supply businesses would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to shape and modernise operational processes
* Senior leadership influence
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Confidential and professional recruitment process
If you are an experienced operations leader seeking your next challenge within a dynamic foodservice environment, we would welcome a confidential discussion