Title:  Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager

As a Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract based at our Merlin Warehouse in Manchester, you will lead the safe, agile and efficient operation of our warehouse and physical distribution activities. Reporting to the Physical Distribution Manager, UKI, you will lead and develop the Manchester warehouse teams while working closely with colleagues across manufacturing, logistics, planning and transportation.

This is a high-impact role with responsibility for warehouse performance across a complex, seven-day logistics network handling approximately 7,000 to 8,000 pallet movements every 24 hours. You will have the opportunity to shape how we operate, build capability across the team and lead continuous improvement programmes that strengthen safety, service, efficiency and stock integrity.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead Warehouse Operations: Lead and develop our Manchester warehouse teams, including 11 office-based direct reports, while partnering with Kellanova and third-party logistics supervisory teams to deliver safe and efficient warehouse, yard and haulier operations.
• Deliver Outstanding Performance: Own warehouse KPIs across safety, food safety, quality, environment, cost and people engagement, using Daily Direction Setting to maintain focus, accountability and performance.
• Optimise Capacity and Deployment: Proactively manage warehouse occupancy, capacity and stock deployment across internal and external locations, providing clear insight to support short and medium-term production planning.
• Protect Stock Integrity: Oversee stock movements, cycle counts, pallet reporting and discrepancy analysis, ensuring accurate and right-first-time deployment across the UK and European network.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean and Six Sigma improvement activity across Manchester, Wrexham and third-party logistics locations, standardising processes and unlocking sustainable savings and operational efficiencies.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Proven experience leading, coaching and engaging warehouse or logistics teams across multiple locations, including physical and virtual teams.
• A strong track record of delivering change, continuous improvement and operational efficiency programmes.
• Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent operational excellence training and practical application.
• Strong working knowledge of logistics, warehouse operations, stock management and supply planning systems.
• Experience managing safety, food safety, quality, cost and service performance through clearly defined operational KPIs.
• The ability to manage multiple and sometimes competing priorities within a fast-paced, seven-day operational environment.
• Confidence working cross-functionally and making timely, well-informed decisions.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@kellanova.com

Get to Know Us

We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Let’s shape the future of snacking.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status