Operations Manager in Christchurch

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

The Opportunity – Operations Manager- Supply Chain

Are you a dynamic leader specialising in global supply chain, looking for your next exciting opportunity? Here at Solent Group we have a brand new role for an Operations Manager in our Supply Chain division to manage operations across the Solent Group’s UK and European warehouse teams and partners.

This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence and will oversee our global network of logistics partners across Ocean, Road, Rail, and Air Freight, ensuring efficient execution of global order fulfilment processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct management of the UK-based logistics team.
• Oversight of SAP logistics processes and data within the group.
• Implementation of strategies to maintain and improve safety standards.
• Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Cost negotiations across logistics landscape and network, understanding market conditions.
• Managing the execution of global order fulfilment processes.
• Monitoring and reporting on key KPIs related to safety, cost, service, and delivery.

About You

• Proven experience in a similar Operations Manager level role, preferably within the FMCG retail sector.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on management style.
• Extensive knowledge of logistics, supply chain, and warehouse management.
• Demonstrated success managing logistics and warehouse operations across multiple countries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and other logistics-related software.
• Proficient in SAP logistics processes and data management.
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the Solent Group’s values.

We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance bonus + car allowance
• Work flexibly: work where it works for you
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme
• Learning and development and progression opportunities
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to work scheme

Please visit us at for further information and more details on our wide range of benefits!

At Solent Group, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion across our global teams. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.