Operations Manager - Night Shift

AMK Fresh is looking for a strong, hands-on Night Shift Operations Manager to lead our night operations at our Peterborough site. You’ll take full responsibility for the shift—driving performance, managing Shift Managers, and ensuring smooth coordination of department collaboration. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support team leads across all night shift departments

• Drive productivity, reduce downtime, and improve service levels

• Manage intake and production flow in line with forecasts and planning

• Resolve issues swiftly and report clearly on shift performance

• Motivate teams, improve morale, and ensure clear communication 

Essential

• Leadership experience in FMCG production/warehouse management
• Strong performance management in KPI-driven environments
• Skilled in labour cost control and P&L management
• Excellent people management and communication skills
• Effective planning, organisation, and stock flow management
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in ERP systems and spreadsheets
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of warehouse legal and compliance requirements

Desirable:

• Customer service experience
• Start-up or new operation experience
• Experience leading FMCG night shift teams

Here at AMK, it is our mission to deliver the freshest and healthiest products to our customers and consumers. Based in Peterborough, AMK continues to grow year on and year and can offer a wealth of career and development opportunities at one of the area’s largest employers. 

With over 90 years committed to delivering quality fresh food at scale, AMK Peterborough, owned by the AMFRESH Group, has a sole purpose to manage the packing, warehousing and distribution of products to Tesco within the UK. We have built a new state-of-the-art chilled food facility in Peterborough which employs around 800people operating 24 hours a day, 7 days. We are proud to have supported Tesco with their Citrus, Grape and other fresh fruit and vegetable offering for a number of years. AMK continues to expand and grow as an expert in our industry.