Hands-On Operations Leader: Warehouse & Transport Growth

Universal Business Team; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Company bonus scheme

30 days holiday including bank holiday

Free onsite parking

Free lunch and refreshments

Staff discount scheme

Company pension

Genuine opportunity to influence and;"

Job summary

Universal Business Team in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Warehouse and Transport operations, driving high performance and customer delivery excellence. This role demands a hands-on leader who can develop teams, improve processes, and implement Lean improvements across the operation.

You will inherit a strong platform and shape the operation’s growth, including potential twilight/night shifts, while maintaining safety, productivity and service levels for customers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager role with warehouse and transport responsibilities.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience improving operational performance and KPIs across warehousing and transport.
• Experience in a fast-paced distribution/logistics environment.
• Strong people management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire Warehouse and Transport teams.
• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement.
• Own operational KPIs, service levels and delivery performance.
• Improve team capability through coaching, development and training.
• Ensure high standards of health & safety, compliance and operational discipline.
• Improve warehouse efficiency, stock accuracy and operational processes.
• Oversee transport performance, ensuring vehicles operate safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal departments to improve customer outcomes.
• Support future growth, including potential twilight/night shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.

Skills

People management

Coaching

Communication skills

Lean / Continuous improvement

Job description

Universal Business Team in the United Kingdom is seeking an Operations Manager to lead Warehouse and Transport operations, driving high performance and customer delivery excellence. This role demands a hands-on leader who can develop teams, improve processes, and implement Lean improvements across the operation.

You will inherit a strong platform and shape the operation’s growth, including potential twilight/night shifts, while maintaining safety, productivity and service levels for customers