Regional Operations Manager

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics • Software
The Role
Lead launch and scaling of 15-20 micro-warehouse locations across London: onboard service partners and customers, implement processes, ensure service quality, resolve operational issues, and provide hands-on operational leadership during launches and high-pressure periods.
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About Zippd

Zippd is building the future of rapid urban logistics through a network of micro warehouses, cross-dock operations and technology-enabled first, middle and final mile delivery.

The Opportunity

This is a demanding, hands-on launch and scale role requiring resilience, ownership, and relentless execution.

You will be responsible for:

·       Launching 15–20 micro warehouse locations across London

·       Onboarding operational service partners

·       Implementing operational processes

·       Launching new customer operations

·       Ensuring exceptional live service quality

Key ResponsibilitiesNetwork Rollout & Launch

·       Lead the operational launch of 15–20 micro warehouse locations across London

·       Coordinate launch readiness across facilities, labour, equipment and operational processes

·       Support go-live activities including on-site operational leadership

Service Partner Management

·       Support the selection and onboarding of 1–4 operational service partners

·       Train and embed operational standards and processes

·       Drive accountability and operational performance

Customer Onboarding

·       Support the onboarding and operational integration of new customers

·       Act as a key operational contact during launch periods

Operational Excellence

·       Ensure service quality, operational consistency and KPI achievement

·       Quickly identify and resolve operational issues and bottlenecks

Hands-On Operational Leadership

·       Be prepared to operate directly within the network when needed

·       Lead from the front during high-pressure operational periods


RequirementsNon-Negotiable Traits

·       Builder mentality and excitement for creating operations from scratch

·       Relentless ownership and bias for action

·       Operational toughness and resilience under pressure

·       Strong relationship management capability

·       Highly organised executor with strong multi-site coordination ability

·       Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments

·       Quick thinker with the ability to problem solve rapidly

What We’re Looking For

·       Experience in logistics, rapid delivery or multi-site operations/ multi-cycle operations

·       Experience launching new operational sites or services

·       Excellent organisational and execution capability

·       Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

·       Willingness to travel extensively across London

This Role Is Probably NOT For You If…

·       You are looking for a highly structured corporate environment

·       You dislike ambiguity or operational pressure

·       You prefer predictable routines

·       You avoid accountability or difficult operational decisions

·       You are uncomfortable getting hands-on when required

What Success Looks Like

·       Successful launch of the London rapid delivery network

·       Strong operational partner performance

·       Successful onboarding of new customers

·       High operational service quality

·       Scalable operational processes

Skills Required

  • Builder mentality and experience creating operations from scratch
  • Relentless ownership, bias for action, and operational toughness under pressure
  • Strong relationship management and stakeholder communication skills
  • Highly organised executor with multi-site coordination experience
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
  • Quick problem-solving ability and rapid decision making
  • Experience in logistics, rapid delivery, or multi-site/multi-cycle operations
  • Experience launching new operational sites or services
  • Willingness to travel extensively across London
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The Company
24 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Zippd is a technology-led logistics partner helping retailers create differentiated delivery experiences. It combines unified API-first technology, real-time tracking, smart routing, and a global network with strategic expertise to provide modular, end-to-end logistics solutions. The company aims to reduce costs, improve service levels, and help businesses scale internationally through faster, smarter, and more resilient delivery operations for leading brands across retail and e-commerce markets.

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