Manager, operations management/planning/transport Work, Jobs in Manchester, Eng (with Salaries)

Manager, Operations Management/Planning/Transport
Light & Wonder —Chadderton
- Full-time
- SQL
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Logistics Operations Manager
Hernandez Road Cargo Ltd —Manchester
- £5,200 - £7,000 a month
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Leadership
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Operations Manager
Mukinge Business Solutions Ltd —Manchester
- £47,231 - £64,400 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Leadership
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3d
Operations Manager
Tangerine —Manchester
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- In-person
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Payments Operations Manager
CardoPlus Payment Solutions Ltd —Manchester
- £4,800 - £6,500 a month
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Team management
- No degree
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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Director of Logistics Operations
Hernandez Road Cargo Ltd —Manchester
- £7,000 - £9,400 a month
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Operations Manager
Superna Leisure —Manchester
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Administrative experience
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5d
Senior Manager - Customer Services Business Operations
The Co-operative Bank —Manchester
- Up to £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
3d
Senior Facilities Manager
Karrev Management —Manchester
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Area Manager
Lidl —Burnley
- £66,000 - £94,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Senior Contracts / Operations Manager
Sylk Flooring Ltd —Macclesfield
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Driving
- Travel
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Senior Legal Operations Manager
Notaría Espinosa UK Ltd. —Manchester
- £65,000 - £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Operations Manager
Gorse Hill Studios —Manchester
- £37,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Project management
- Human resources
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Regional Transport Manager
EMR Group —Salford
- Full-time
- Management
- IT
- Annual leave
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Operations Manager
Amtri Veritas Ltd —Macclesfield
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Transport Operations Manager
Hartley Botanic Ltd —Oldham
- Full-time
- Management
- Contracts
- In-person
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9d
Operations Manager (Service Management & Site Reliability)
Custodia Technology Limited —Knutsford
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Customer service
- Linux
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Head of Contract Management
Government Commercial Function —Manchester
- £82,600 - £100,938 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
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Head of Wellness Operations
ByHealthy Wellness Ltd —Manchester
- £58,000 - £91,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Business
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Investment Operations Manager
M&G plc —Manchester
- From £6,300 a month
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Financial services
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Manager, Operations Management/Planning/Transport

Light & Wonder -
Chadderton

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Full job description

Gaming:

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

We’re building a modern, resilient materials planning capability that supports Light & Wonder’s global gaming hardware portfolio, from new product launches to sustained, high‑volume production. As Manager, Materials Management/ Planning you’ll play a pivotal, hands‑on role in shaping how materials, inventory, and data flow across the business, helping define how we plan, execute, and scale now and in the future.

This role offers genuine ownership. You’ll operate at the core of our operations driving strategy, improving critical planning systems and processes, and leading performance‑critical initiatives around service, inventory accuracy, and cost. Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, finance, IT, purchasing and logistics teams, you’ll lead in an agile, data‑driven environment where your decisions have visible, business‑wide impact.

We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values…

Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.
Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

What You'll Do

Own end-to-end materials and inventory planning to support production, global distribution, and new product launches
Translate demand and SIOP inputs into reliable, executable material plans, ensuring strong on-time parts availability
Manage long lead-time and constrained components to maintain supply continuity
Lead inventory optimisation, including safety stock strategy, lifecycle planning, and accuracy improvement initiatives
Drive best-in-class inventory control through robust cycle counting and reduce excess, ageing, and obsolete stock
Champion operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, improving planning and material handling efficiency
Drive continuous improvement through process standardisation, redesign, and corrective actions, supporting transport and shipping where needed
Leverage data and automation (SQL, VBA, BI tools) to streamline processes and reduce manual effort
Partner with IT to enhance MRP, RMA, and materials systems, delivering clear reporting and actionable insights
Lead and develop high-performing teams across materials planning, inventory control, and transport operations
Manage third-party logistics partners to ensure accurate, on-time, in-full delivery and high customer satisfaction
Collaborate cross-functionally and present confidently to senior stakeholders, using data to influence decision-making

What You'll Bring

Strong experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain leadership.
A proven track record of improving service levels, inventory accuracy, and cost performance.
Advanced data and analytics capability, including automation and reporting.
Experience in manufacturing, electronics, or hardware‑based environments.
SIOP experience.
Exposure and understanding of regulated or global manufacturing environments.
Confidence leading teams and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

Lean / Six Sigma or APICS certification.

How You'll Grow

Shape the future: Play a key role in developing and evolving our global materials planning and logistics capability.
Expand your impact: Lead strategic initiatives that improve service, inventory performance, and operational excellence across the business.
Develop your career: Gain exposure to senior leaders, global operations, and business-critical transformation projects in a growing international organisation.

What can we offer you?

Annual performance bonus
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Up to 8% employer pension contributions
Private medical insurance
Remote GP access
1 day off for charitable work
1 day off for your birthday or personal celebration
Half Day for Health (dedicated time for your wellbeing)
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Reward platform with cycle-to-work scheme and discounts/cashback
Elective benefits (Tastecard, travel, dental, Give As You Earn)
Study support
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

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