Operations Manager - Logistics

G's is an incredibly exciting place to work, standing at the forefront of modern farming and food production. Fast-paced, stimulating, and rewarding, G's is proud to be one of the largest fresh produce providers in the UK-producing over one billion packs of healthy, high-quality products every year. Recognised as a Great Place to Work, we're committed to fostering a positive, supportive culture where every team member can thrive and make a real difference.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operations Manager - Logistics to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our logistics team. This key role will oversee operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic growth while ensuring exceptional service delivery to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across logistics team, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
• Oversee Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities, maintaining existing revenue streams and identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, hauliers, and third-party suppliers to support seamless logistics operations.
• Collaborate effectively with logistics, assets, and customs teams to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Lead team performance management, including conducting Performance Development Plans (PDPs), Employee Performance Reviews (EPRs), and identifying training needs.
• Support and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive department and company-wide improvements.
• Conduct regular departmental meetings and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in logistics and supply chain management, with strong knowledge of transport planning and route optimization.
• Solid financial understanding, including budgeting, P&L management, and cost control.
• Proficiency with logistics software and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation skills with hauliers and suppliers.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, using data to drive improvements.
• Effective leadership and team management experience, with a focus on performance and development.
• Clear and confident communicator, adept at building relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Strategic thinker with experience in planning and implementing long-term logistics initiatives.
• Emotionally intelligent, able to handle pressure and make sound decisions.

Why Join Us?

• 31 Days holiday per year including bank holidays.
• Base salary, bonus & car allowance
• Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
• Great Place to Work accredited.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme available
• Cinema and Sky Store discounts
• Supermarket & other retailer discounts
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday discounts
• Life assurance & income protection
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Cycle to Work
• Eyecare contributions
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Learning, development, and training opportunities including mentoring.
• Regular social and charity events
• Engagement in local community & early careers events
• Onsite health checks, & annual flu jabs

We politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We don't accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer!