Manager, operations management/planning/transport Work, Jobs in Blackburn, Lan (with Salaries)

Manager, Operations Management/Planning/Transport
Light & Wonder —Chadderton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Transport Manager
Lavelle Waste Services Ltd —Bolton
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
Quick apply
1d
Business Development Manager – DBS & Employment Screening Services
Expert Admin Services —Blackburn
- £30,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Presentation skills
- Free parking
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8d
Operations Manager
GXO Logistics —Preston
- Up to £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Warehouse experience
- Employee discount
7d
Operations and Training Manager
Haute Dolci —Preston
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Up to 50% travel
- Project management
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
6d
Assistant HR Operations Manager
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust —Blackburn
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Negotiation
2d
Planning & Support - Team Manager
Davies —Bolton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
PA to Head of Facilities Management
FI Facilities Management —Chorley
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Head of Field Service Operations (UK & Ireland)
Envipco —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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5d
Store Manager
Aldi —Blackburn
- £52,910 - £69,000 a year
- Annual leave
National Network Manager (24/7 Contractor Operations)
Davies —Preston
- Full-time
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Team Operations Manager
TLT —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
5d
Senior Project Manager - Exhibitions and Events
Mercer Exhibitions Ltd —Blackburn
- £37,500 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Driving
- IT
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Operations Manager (Warrington - Full-Time)
McBreen Enviro UK —Warrington
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Up to 50% travel
- Driving
Quick apply
1d
Meetings & Events (M&E) Operations Manager
Providence Hotels —Accrington
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Operations Manager
Popeyes UK —Manchester
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
CRM Manager
Hakim Group —Darwen
- £35,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
Facilities Manager - Operations | County Hall, Preston
Lancashire County Council —Preston
- £36,363 - £40,777 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
5d
Head of Sales and Operations Planning
BAE Systems —Warton
- £89,300 a year
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
12d
Admin Lead
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
8d

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Manager, Operations Management/Planning/Transport

Light & Wonder -
Chadderton

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Job details

Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Private dental insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance

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.

Key Responsibilities

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 to the role

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.

Desirable:

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.

What can we offer you?

Discretionary Annual performance bonus
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays'
Hybrid working
1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects
1 day paid for personal celebration e.g. birthdays
Half Day for Health (encouraging you to take time away for you & your wellbeing)
Up to 8% employer pension contributions
A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
Wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Aviva DigiCare
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Optional benefits such as Tastecard, Give As You Earn and Travel Ticket Loan.

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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