Lead Warehouse & Growth Operations Manager

UBT; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Refreshments

Job summary

UBT in Plymouth is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead the operation, drive excellence, and embed best practice as the business expands with a new facility. You will shape processes, culture and performance in a fast-moving environment.

You will report to the Operations Manager, lead Goods In, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and related production activities, and build a high-performing team focused on safety, accuracy and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading warehouse or distribution operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, stock control, inventory management and best practice.
• Experience implementing change and improving operational performance.
• Hands-on leadership with a visible presence on the warehouse floor.
• Excellent planning, organisational and people management skills.
• Confidence using ERP/WMS or business systems to drive performance.
• Ability to balance customer service, cost control, quality and safety priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day warehouse operation across Goods In, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, dispatch and returns
• Managing labour allocation, workflow planning and daily operational priorities
• Driving exceptional customer service through accurate and on-time order fulfilment
• Supporting and leading a major warehouse relocation project, including layout design, stock migration and operational readiness
• Maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy through effective stock control and cycle counting procedures
• Managing warehouse-linked production and customisation workflows, ensuring customer deadlines are consistently achieved
• Building, developing and motivating a high-performing warehouse team
• Driving a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement
• Championing health, safety, quality and compliance across the operation
• Producing operational reports and using data to identify improvements and drive performance
• Controlling labour, overtime and operational costs while maintaining service excellence

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Stock control

Change management

People management

Planning skills

ERP/WMS experience

Cost control

Safety compliance

Data reporting

Tools

Dynamics 365

Business Central

Job description

UBT in Plymouth is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead the operation, drive excellence, and embed best practice as the business expands with a new facility. You will shape processes, culture and performance in a fast-moving environment.

You will report to the Operations Manager, lead Goods In, storage, picking, packing, dispatch and related production activities, and build a high-performing team focused on safety, accuracy and on-time delivery.