Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume warehouse environment? Do you enjoy leading from the front, driving performance, and building a culture where safety, service and efficiency all matter? If you’re proactive, commercially aware and ready to take ownership of a complex site, this could be the role for you!
Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for an Operations Manager to join our new retail distribution operation in Northampton. This is a purpose‑designed, dedicated site servicing over 250+ stores, where speed, accuracy and service are critical - and where you’ll play a key role in leading a high‑volume, MHE‑heavy operation with a strong focus on cost control and customer delivery. This is a standout opportunity to lead a new, flagship site from the ground up. With a combination of automation, high‑volume throughput and complex operational flows, you’ll be at the centre of a business where cost, quality and service are equally critical. You’ll have real ownership of the operation, the chance to shape culture and performance, and the support of a strong leadership team. It’s a role where you can make a tangible impact every single day.
This is a full‑time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, either 08:00 – 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00. Flexibility will be required to support a 24/7 operation when needed, this is logistics after all!
Pay, benefits and more:
You’ll be paid a salary of up to £70,000 per annum, dependant upon experience. You’ll also receive 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days so you can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more. You’ll also have access to our GXO University which provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications at a pace that you’re comfortable with. There’s also our continued focus on internal promotions, over 55% last year!
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Lead the end‑to‑end operation across inbound, outbound and support functions, ensuring service, quality and cost KPIs are consistently achieved
- Own shift performance, driving productivity, accuracy and safety across a high‑volume, case‑picking operation
- Manage resources, labour planning and cost control, balancing efficiency with service delivery
- Build and develop strong teams, creating a high‑performance culture with clear expectations and accountability
- Work closely and collaboratively with the customer and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and aligned priorities
What you need to succeed at GXO:
- Proven experience in a senior warehouse or operations management role, ideally within a fast‑paced, retail distribution environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, develop and inspire large teams
- Commercial mindset with a clear understanding of cost drivers, budget control and KPI delivery
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, MHE environments and compliance standards
- Confident stakeholder manager who can build relationships and influence at all levels
- Analytical and data‑driven, with the ability to interpret performance and drive improvement
We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.
GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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