Interim Head of Warehouse

Gofractional; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP for you and your household

23 days holiday plus bank holidays (pr

Amazing employee discounts with major…

Job summary

Mayflower Washroom Solutions in Coleshill is seeking an experienced Head of Warehouse (Interim) to lead our warehouse operation from Roman Park, Coleshill. The role requires hands-on leadership to manage people, processes, performance and compliance while delivering safe, cost-effective and high‑quality service to customers.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, you will develop plans, drive improvements, supervise large teams, manage budgets and ensure health, safety and accuracy of

Qualifications

• Significant senior warehouse, logistics or supply chain leadership experience.
• Experience leading large teams in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and cost efficiency.
• Strong budget, resource and performance management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of warehouse processes, inventory control and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the warehouse function.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse management and operational teams.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure warehouse operations meet service, quality and productivity targets.
• Develop and implement plans to improve efficiency and performance.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and effective stock control processes.
• Lead health and safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage resources to meet changing business demands.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to support performance and customer satisfaction.
• Identify operational risks and mitigation plans.
• Support succession planning and talent development.

Skills

Senior leadership

Warehouse management

Budget management

Health and safety

Inventory control

Tools

WMS experience

Inventory software

Job description

Head of Warehouse (Interim)

Mayflower Washroom Solutions

Roman Park, Coleshill

3-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Competitive Salary

Reporting to the Regional Operations Director, the Head of Warehouse will lead our warehouse operation, ensuring the effective management of people, processes, performance, and compliance. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring an experienced operational professional who can quickly assess performance, provide clear direction, and drive continuous improvement. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective running of the warehouse, while supporting business objectives and delivering excellent service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the warehouse function.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse management and operational teams.
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure warehouse operations consistently meet service, quality, and productivity targets.
• Develop and implement operational plans to improve efficiency and performance.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and effective stock control processes.
• Lead all health and safety initiatives, ensuring full compliance with legislative and company requirements.
• Manage operational resources effectively to meet changing business demands.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support business performance and customer satisfaction.
• Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
• Support succession planning, employee development, and talent management within the warehouse function.

Essential Experience:

• Significant experience in a senior warehouse, logistics, distribution, or supply chain leadership role.
• Previous experience operating at Head of Warehouse, Distribution Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, or equivalent level.
• Proven experience leading large teams within a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Demonstrable success in driving operational improvements and delivering sustainable performance results.
• Strong experience managing budgets, resources, and operational performance.
• Extensive knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory control, and distribution processes.
• A strong track record in health, safety, and compliance management.

Desirable Skills:

• Inspirational leadership and people management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical and decision‑making capability.
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of delivering results in a dynamic environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary (Based on a 40-hour working week Monday to Friday)
• Virtual GP for you and your household
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with 'phs Perks'
• Career progression opportunities and training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in‑house training and apprenticeship opportunities
• Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24‑hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more