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Operations Supervisor

CompanyBertelsmann-Jobs
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 4, 2026
About The Company
We are Arvato Systems - and we live digitalization. As an international IT specialist, we support companies on their journey into the digital future - with expertise and real team spirit. Whether cloud, IT operations, or process integration: together with our customers, we develop innovative solutions that make a difference. What makes us special? Our in-depth understanding of the industry, strong technical expertise, and clear focus on our customers' needs. We listen, think, and act with foresight - always to make the digital world simpler, more efficient, and more secure. As part of Bertelsmann, we stand on the solid foundation of a German global corporation - and are building the digital world of tomorrow together with strong partners such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, and SAP. Follow us to learn more about digital transformation - and how we can shape it together.
About the Role

Company Description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

Location: Corby

Salary: £35,090.00

Hours: Monday - Friday 40hours. 

Lead People. Drive Performance. Deliver Excellence.

At Arvato, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional supply chain solutions for some of the world’s leading brands. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Supervisor to join our Corby site, leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

If you’re a people-focused leader who thrives on driving operational excellence, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As an Operations Supervisor, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operation, ensuring performance, quality and service targets are consistently achieved. You’ll inspire and develop your team while promoting a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, coaching and developing a team to achieve operational KPIs.
  • Ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are consistently met.
  • Monitoring performance and implementing improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
  • Managing resource planning to meet changing business demands.
  • Driving a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
  • Working collaboratively with Inventory, Quality, Customer Services and other support functions.
  • Investigating operational issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
  • Supporting employee engagement, performance management and colleague development.

Qualifications

  • Previous supervisory experience within a warehouse, logistics or supply chain environment.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
  • The ability to analyse operational data and make informed decisions.
  • Experience managing KPIs and delivering against service level agreements.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (WMS/SAP experience is advantageous).
  • A flexible and positive approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
  • • Pension contribution
  • • A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
  • • Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
  • • Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub
  • • Free car parking

 

 

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  • LegalEntity: Arvato UK Limited
  • Compensation: up to GBP 35090.00 - yearly
  • Key Skills
    Warehouse managementLogisticsSupply chain managementTeam leadershipPeople managementKPI managementOperational excellenceContinuous improvementResource planningHealth and safetyStakeholder managementData analysisProblem solvingMicrosoft OfficeWMSSAP
    Categories
    LogisticsManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportManufacturing
    Benefits
    25 days annual leave8 bank holidaysPension contributionLife assurance policyEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee Discount SchemeFree car parking
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Operations Supervisor will lead a team to ensure operational KPIs, quality standards, and customer service targets are consistently met. They are responsible for resource planning, driving health and safety compliance, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
    📋Job Type
    contract
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    3006
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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