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$46k per year
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 27, 2026.

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Bertelsmann is an international media, services and education group headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany, whose businesses span television, book publishing, music, business services and investments. Its divisions include RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, the outsourcing and supply chain arm Arvato, Arvato Systems in IT services and the Bertelsmann Education Group with Relias, and the family-controlled company traces its roots to a publishing house founded in 1835. Its openings cover warehouse operations, customer support, software development, AI engineering, sales, publishing production and dual study programmes across Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain and the US.

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

Operations Supervisor (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Wellingborough

Salary: £35,090.16 per annum 1345-22.15 Monday to Friday

Lead People. Drive Performance. Deliver Excellence.

At Arvato, we’re expanding and areexcited to be opening our new site in Wellingborough. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Supervisor to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in leading our warehouse operation and ensuring exceptional service for our customers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams while driving operational excellence.

What you’ll be doing

As an Operations Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for leading a team to safely deliver daily operational targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, productivity and customer service. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, motivating and developing a team to achieve operational KPIs.
  • Driving a positive culture focused on safety, engagement and continuous improvement.
  • Monitoring productivity, quality and service levels to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.
  • Managing staffing levels, performance, attendance and employee development.
  • Working collaboratively with internal departments to resolve operational challenges.
  • Supporting process improvements and implementing best practice across the operation.
  • Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures and company policies.
  • Producing and analysing operational reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

You’ll be an enthusiastic people leader with experience supervising warehouse or logistics operations. You’ll also bring:

  • Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution leadership role.
  • Strong people management and coaching skills.
  • Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
  • Experience managing KPIs and operational performance.
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with experience using warehouse management systems, SAP knowledge is very desirable.
  • Knowledge of leading teams on MHE-VNA is desirable

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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