Job Description 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.