Warehouse Operations Manager

Role Overview & Responsibilities

THE ROLE:

• Reporting into the General Manager, the Warehouse Operations Manager will be responsible for a complex & fast-paced Warehouse & Logistics operation in the South Normanton area.
• Specific responsibilities will be across Warehouse functions such as Good In, Pick/Pack, Despatch, Stock/Inventory & Health & Safety.
• Responsibility for a team of approx. 75 FTE headcount (Warehouse Shift Managers, Warehouse Team Leaders & Warehouse Operatives).
• Also responsible for additional agency staff (up to 30 at Peak).
• Strong management of warehouse labour resourcing to effectively meet demand in an efficient way.
• Utilisation of KPI's & Processes in order to manage performance.
• Managing the relationship with clients in a pro-active & collaborative "Value-Add" way.
• Able to understand client needs and respond to them pro-actively and positively.
• In this role, you will have the ability to drive Change & Improvement within the Warehouse operation.
• Reviewing of processes, systems of work & also warehouse layout/design from an operational standpoint.
• Management of P&L of approx £1m costs, SLA's etc.
• Recruitment, on-boarding and people retention within a Logistics setting.
• Utilising data to inform decisions and also provide regular reports to Senior Management.
• This is a broad & autonomous role where you will essentially be running an entire Logistics operation within the framework of a larger Logistics operation.

THE PERSON:

• Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager or Senior Warehouse Shift Manager ideally within fast paced distribution (Day 1 for Day 2).
• 3PL experience - ESSENTIAL
• Ecommerce experience - DESIRABLE
• Overall warehouse management responsibility for at least 50 heads or more.
• Strong & demonstrable experience of improving warehouse/logistics performance in previous roles.
• Able to account manage clients in a pro-active & constructive way.
• Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on & full-on Warehouse Management role.
• Able to engage & motivate your people - setting highly professional standards.
• Ability to use data to inform some of your decision-making.
• Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
• Able to challenge your team where appropriate.
• Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
• Able to commute to the South Normanton area on a daily basis.

ABOUT US:

With over 19 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alfreton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Warehouse Management: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 10253