Head of Logistics Operations
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Position Overview & Specifications
As the Head of Logistics Operations you will play a key role in leading the drinks distribution within Greene King, operating from bases in Bury St Edmunds, Eastwood and Abingdon. Your ability to collaborate with external partners will support the responsibility of serving in excess of 3000 pub customers per week, plus national wholesales and major supermarkets.
Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of whatβs wholly British, the pub experience.
Additional Information
Weβre all about rewarding our teamβs hard work, thatβs whyβ¦
Youβll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
The chance to further your career across our well-known brands β as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands β so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
- Free employee assistance program β mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. β so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
- Refer a friend β Who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could receive up to Β£1,000 for referring them!
- Wage Stream β access your wage before payday for when life happens.
- Retail discounts β Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many moreβ¦
Job Description
Your Role as the Head of Operations
- Lead domestic and export distribution in both the on and off trade through our distribution centres and transport operations
- Deliver operational excellence within the distribution function and ensuring it is fit for the future
- Work with all stakeholders to ensure they remain connected to and confident in the service provision
- Build a robust road map for engagement and capability building cultural development
- Ensuring health and safety across all Greene King distribution centres and transport operations
What youβll bringβ¦
- Significant experience in Logistics or Operational Leadership Roles
- Change management experience
- Continuous improvement leadership
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Lean 6 sigma is desirable
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Logistics Operations roles across Greene King's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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