Operations Manager

Time Appointments

📍 Felixstowe, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Full-time other-general Posted June 22, 2026

Job Description

Time Appointments are working on behalf of a successful freight forwarding business in Felixstowe who are seeking an Operations Manager to join their close-knit team. This role would be an ideal next step for an experienced Operations Supervisor, or similar, looking to take the next step in their career.

This is a hands-on operational role, where you’ll be fully responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the UK branch, and leading by example while still being actively involved in driving sales and progressing the business towards success.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

* Overseeing the daily operations of the UK branch, covering import/export movements

* Leading, motivating, and developing the operations team, setting clear performance expectations

* Ensuring efficient handling of shipments, meeting service levels, deadlines, and customer expectations

* Maintain strong relationships with carriers, agents, and key customer...