Logistics Operations Manager

Ardagh Group; Knottingley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in packaging solutions is seeking a Logistics Manager for the UK operations. In this role, you will act as the primary contact for logistics, manage factory performance, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies. Candidates should possess a degree in logistics or supply chain and experience in complex distribution networks. The position offers opportunities for leadership development and a supportive working environment. Additionally, you will benefit from a competitive pension scheme and health initiatives.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Private Healthcare

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Degree in logistics or supply chain management or equivalent experience is required.
• Experienced logistics professional managing complex multi-site networks required.
• Understanding of Warehouse Management Systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics communication for the Glass UK business.
• Ensure warehouse capacity meets business and customer demand.
• Collaborate closely with Transport Planning teams for customer deliveries.

Skills

Logistics strategy execution

People management

Warehouse Management Systems

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Logistics or supply chain degree

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Logistics – UK, this role is fundamental in the success of the day‑to‑day logistics operations acting as the main contact point and business partner for Ardagh Glass Packaging UK. This role manages multiple internal and external stakeholder requirements to deliver a safe and efficient end‑to‑end logistics network, whilst supporting the Head of Logistics to shape and execute the strategic agenda for the UK.

This role has the opportunity for leadership development, including internal training and externally accredited programmes to support your performance and career progression.

Responsibilities:

• To be the primary daily logistics communication and escalation point for the Glass UK business.
• Manage the performance of factory logistics and warehouse partners, ensuring the right capacity is available against demand and that time, cost and quality performance metrics are achieved.
• Utilise warehouse space within the network as effectively as possible via efficient store movements to optimise costs and ensures forward network capacity meets business and customer demand.
• Enforce compliance with company health and safety policy and procedures to maintain a safe working environment across all facilities.
• To work very closely with the Transport Planning teams in the successful allocation of customer deliveries and satisfying of customer demand, against freight hauliers and forward sales.

Required skills / qualifications:

• Logistics or supply chain degree, or equivalent.
• Experienced logistics professional with a background in complex multi‑site networks. Exposure to managing within a 3rd party logistics supply model is advantageous.
• Demonstratable execution of end‑to‑end logistics strategy, managing many stakeholders.
• Comprehensive systems understanding, specifically Warehouse Management Systems.
• Strong people management skills with a collaborative mindset and problem‑solving abilities.

What we offer

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• 37 hour working week, with potential for hybrid working where appropriate, plus 25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays.
• An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
• Private Healthcare provided by AXA
• Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.

Role Profile available on request.

Closing Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!