Change Manager, Business

Change Manager

Location:

Bristol Salary:
Up to £55,000  Bonus of up to 40% of annual salary Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours:

Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: A level of flexibility is expected to ensure effective operational coverage. About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable and leading UK logistics and FMCG organisation for an experienced Change Manager to play a key role in the launch of a new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Bristol. The role will oversee operations across two sites in the Bristol area , working closely with site leadership, operational teams and wider stakeholders to deliver meaningful and measurable change across people, processes, safety and performance .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Change Manager with a strong background in FMCG, logistics, distribution or warehouse operations , particularly someone who has delivered complex change, continuous improvement programmes, site openings, transitions or operational transformations.

Key Responsibilities Lead change management, continuous improvement and operational excellence across two sites in the Bristol area, working closely with site leadership, central teams and operational stakeholders. Support the successful launch and transition of a new distribution centre, ensuring change is effectively planned, communicated and embedded across people, processes and systems. Champion health, safety, wellbeing and operational standards , including hazard walks, observations and ensuring a safe working environment for employees, agency workers and subcontractors.

Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including site teams, central functions and the wider network, creating a collaborative culture where colleagues are encouraged to contribute ideas and drive improvement. Identify opportunities for improvement, using data and operational insight to develop and implement measurable, business-led change . Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and best practice across the operation, ensuring processes are aligned with agreed standards and operational requirements.

Lead cross-functional improvement sessions, root cause analysis and improvement initiatives, ensuring people and safety remain central to decision making. Maintain and improve operational methods and performance in line with account KPIs, while driving accuracy and efficiency across the warehouse operation. Ensure requirements relating to health, safety, environment and quality are fully implemented and escalate where required. Share best practice across the wider network and support the development of consistent operational standards.

Key Requirements Significant Change Management and Continuous Improvement experience within FMCG, logistics, retail or distribution environments. Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation projects and delivering measurable operational improvements. Experience supporting a new site opening, warehouse start-up or major site transition . Strong ability to analyse and translate data into actionable insights that influence business decisions. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and challenge at all levels.

Strong understanding of warehouse operations within a fast-paced FMCG distribution environment . Experience driving continuous improvement programmes and embedding best practice across people, processes and systems . Management-level operational experience is essential. Passion for creating a collaborative and inclusive culture where colleagues are empowered to contribute ideas and drive change. Lean, Six Sigma and/or Project Management qualifications are desirable. Experience working with Trade Unions would be advantageous.

Flexible, adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic change environment. Salary & Benefits Up to £55,000 salary (DOE) Bonus of up to 40% of annual salary , dependent on personal objectives and company performance Mileage claim for additional site travel, when required Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm | 37.5hrs per week 20% M&S discount 25 days' annual leave  Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service Discounted healthcare cash plan Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life assurance Employee perks and discounts via the company app Wide range of wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme Tailored induction and training and development…