People Manager - Supplies

Vacancy Information

We’re looking for a Supplies People Manager to join our Kettering operation at a hugely exciting time. 

This unique role combines leading the people operations at our existing distribution centre with playing a pivotal part in the successful launch of our brand‑new site at Symmetry Park. 

Working closely with the Site Leadership Team, you’ll drive and deliver our People strategy while also leading the colleague transition to the new facility. 

With significant growth ahead, including high‑volume recruitment and organisational development activity, this role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our expanding supply network.

If you love variety, enjoy partnering with leaders, and thrive during change, this role puts you right at the heart of one of our biggest growth programmes. 

We can offer you:

• Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 12.5% of your salary

• Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%

• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products

• Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year

• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day

• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year

• Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate

• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsided for your dependants

• Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness

• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary

• Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support

• Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers

• Career progression and learning and development opportunities

• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge

• Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

What you'll do

• Lead people operations across two sites throughout a major transition, helping the move to becoming a fully functioning single‑site operation and ensuring people-centred support throughout the change.
• Drive and deliver our people strategy and plan, championing people initiatives to successful implementation.
• Partner with the site leadership team to build a high-performing team. 
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding activities to support organisational growth.
• Deliver strong, fair and inclusive colleague relations.
• Support the site leadership team to drive colleague engagement.
• Manage ER, performance, succession, D&I and wellbeing initiatives.

About you

You will fit right into this role if you:

We are looking for highly experienced, talented individuals with drive, who can demonstrate:

• Demonstrable experience in a HR management role (operational environment preferred).
• Have strong change management experience.
• Are an effective communicator, decision-maker and influencer, across all levels.
• Are self-motivated and able to plan and juggle multiple priorities.
• Are proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Enjoy being part of a dedicated team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together.
• Are supportive of an inclusive culture, recognising and valuing that difference is good.
• CIPD is desirable but not essential, your passion and experience matter most.

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us!   We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views.