Operations Manager
Closing date: 26/05/25
A well-established UK supermarket chain is looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager to join its Huddersfield store team. This permanent, fully flexible role offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, providing a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership position in a fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment.
The Operations Manager will play a vital role in ensuring smooth day-to-day store operations while supporting the Store Manager and leading a high-performing team. The successful candidate will create an inclusive and engaging environment for colleagues, drive operational excellence, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.
Key responsibilities include:
• Taking accountability for all in-store operations, ensuring high standards across departments
• Supporting and developing store managers and colleagues to create a strong leadership pipeline
• Leading on compliance and ensuring food safety and legal standards are consistently met
• Collaborating with the People Manager to embed a change-ready culture throughout the team
• Driving commercial success by identifying and developing opportunities for growth
• Delivering exceptional store standards and availability for customers
• Using customer feedback and store performance data to inform improvement plans
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support continuous improvement
The ideal candidate will:
• Have previous experience managing a large, high-turnover retail operation
• Be an inclusive and inspiring leader with strong coaching and communication skills
• Have a proven ability to resolve challenges, influence others, and drive team performance
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and a customer-first approach
• Be passionate about developing talent and creating a collaborative team culture
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on operational detail and service excellence
What’s on offer:
• Competitive salary
• Generous bonus scheme
• Attractive pension plan
• Private healthcare
• Colleague discount (available to share with friends and family)
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption, and neonatal leave
• Access to industry-leading training and development programmes
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Apply now to take the next step in your retail leadership career with one of the UK’s most recognised supermarket brands.
