Operations Manager (Kirkstall, Leeds)

Position Overview

Role: Operations Manager
Location: Kirkstall, Leeds, UK (LS5 3RP)
Employment Type: Permanent | Retail Stores Team Management
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Shift Patterns: Flexible
Compensation: Competitive salary, plus excellent benefits and bonus
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
Job Reference: 158980

About the Role

As a Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are proud to partner with Morrisons to connect top-tier retail leadership talent with high-impact career opportunities.

Are you an experienced, results-driven retail leader looking for your next big challenge? Morrisons is seeking a high-performing Operations Manager to join their store team in Kirkstall, Leeds. In this crucial deputy-to-store-manager role, you will ensure store operations run smoothly, driving commercial performance, high store standards, safe compliance, and an inclusive, engaged team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Deputise for the Store Manager and create an inclusive environment where all managers and colleagues feel valued.
Accountable for the end-to-end process of all store operations, ensuring proper resource planning and routines.
Drive high store standards, product availability, and exceptional customer service delivery.
Ensure strict compliance with safe and legal food standards across all departments.
Continuously identify, mentor, and develop talent to build a strong leadership pipeline.
Build coaching capability within the management team and partner with the People Manager to champion positive change.
Contribute commercial insights to the annual store plan to maximize performance and sales targets.

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this vital leadership role, you will need:

Proven retail industry experience managing a large customer-facing, high-turnover operation (over £150k turnover per week).
Strong leadership skills with the capacity to actively listen, inspire, and respond.
Excellent coaching abilities, providing clear feedback and establishing common ways of working.
A passion for driving talent and building collaborative, trusting team cultures.
The adaptability to challenge effectively and resolve operational obstacles across the store.

Rewards & Benefits

In return for your dedication, leadership, and operational excellence, Morrisons offers an exceptional benefit package:

Competitive salary paired with a generous performance bonus.
Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
15% staff discount in Morrisons supermarkets and convenience stores starting from day one.
Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
Private healthcare and well-being benefits, including access to an Aviva Digital GP and Vita Health support.
Morrisons MyPerks discounts across high street shops, cinemas, and gyms.
Generous family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave, plus fertility and neonatal leave.
Industry-leading training and career progression pathways.