Area Manager – 24/7 Warehouse Ops Leader

Ocado Logistics; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

15% off Ocado shopping

Company shop discounts

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Ocado Logistics is seeking an Area Manager to lead and develop frontline teams across our 24/7 fulfilment network. You will drive safety, performance and staff engagement, delivering against KPIs while maintaining a supportive, high‑performing culture.

Candidates will have warehouse or logistics management experience, strong HSE knowledge, excellent communication and data literacy, and a track record of coaching, investigations, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have previous management experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety best practices and enforcement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Proven experience in performance management and conducting disciplinary & grievance investigations.
• Working knowledge of warehouse reporting tools and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate operational teams to meet safety, welfare, and conduct standards.
• Drive KPIs and ensure high standards of housekeeping and food safety compliance.
• Coach, train and develop staff; manage labour turnover and absence metrics.
• Communicate operational plans, pre-shift briefings and KPI reporting to senior leadership.
• Support cross-site operations and maintain continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

People management

Health & Safety

Communication

Numeracy

Data interpretation

Disciplinary investigations

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Ocado Logistics is seeking an Area Manager to lead and develop frontline teams across our 24/7 fulfilment network. You will drive safety, performance and staff engagement, delivering against KPIs while maintaining a supportive, high‑performing culture.

Candidates will have warehouse or logistics management experience, strong HSE knowledge, excellent communication and data literacy, and a track record of coaching, investigations, and continuous improvement.