Aligra Hinckley
Job Summary
Operations Manager – Coventry / West Midlands
Are you an experienced Operations Manager looking to take the next step in your career? Join a global leader in logistics and supply chain and become part of a dynamic team based in Coventry. We offer a rewarding role where you’ll lead operational excellence, drive continuous improvement, and work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding service.
Leading the operational area and manage the development, monitoring and adherence to quality and productivity metrics onsite alongside the management team. Implement and achieve agreed targets in the operational area. Provide continuous improvement in operations processes. Monitoring targets, setting and following up on actions in case of non-achievement of the set KPIs
Why you’ll love working with us?
- Competitive salary of £53,000-£54,000 pro rata with a 6-month fixed term contract
- Be part of a company committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability
- Comprehensive training and career development opportunities
Key Responsibilities include:
- Leading the operational area in cooperation with the Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Ensure Quality control & improvements whilst meeting costs and contractual KPIs
- Implementing and enforcing all processes in the operations area, as well as monitoring compliance and adjusting when changes are needed
- Responsible for the implementation and achievement of agreed targets in the operational area.
- Provide continuous improvement in operations processes.
- Manage the development, monitoring and adherence to quality and productivity metrics on site alongside the QEHS Manager and Business Controller
- Key contact person for all customer-specific issues related to operations
- Responsible for Inventory & Admin Functions, ensuring controlled cost in line with budget
- Leading site continuous improvement agenda across Kaizens & JDI’s
- Indirect reports up to 30
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience in logistics or warehouse management
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Competent with Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office
- A proactive, results-focused approach with attention to detail
- Good level of Maths and English (additional languages a bonus)
- An exceptional listener
- Hold a proactive in handling competing priorities and meet your deadlines and commitments
Aligra has been established since 2007 and partners with some of the UK’s leading logistics companies. We specialise in recruitment across Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality, and Professional & Executive sectors.
Operations Manager role based in Coventry, West Midlands, leading operational excellence within a global logistics and supply chain environment. Salary is £53,000–£54,000 pro rata on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You’ll drive quality, productivity and KPI performance while leading teams on site.
- £53
- 000–£54
- 000 pro rata salary
- 6-month fixed-term contract
- Coventry / west midlands location
- Lead operational kpis
- Quality and productivity metrics
- Continuous improvement focus across kaizens and jdis
- Key customer contact for operational issues
- Manage inventory and admin functions to budget
- Indirect responsibility for up to 30 reports
- Work with qehs manager and business controller
- Wms and microsoft office experience valued
You’ll join a business committed to innovation, safety and sustainability, with the chance to make a real impact on site performance. This is a great opportunity to lead continuous improvement, develop your leadership experience and work with a passionate management team. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive training and clear career development support.