Operations Leader: 2-Site Excellence & Continuous Improvement

MorePeople; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking an Operations Manager to lead two high-volume sites with a combined team of around 40, overseeing dispatch, warehousing and distribution. You’ll challenge the status quo, drive improvements and ensure consistent, safe site performance.

You’ll work through other managers, manage seasonal peaks, optimise labour utilisation and cost, and partner with agency providers during peak periods. An ERP migration is on the horizon, so you’ll help adopt new processes and systems across

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, high-volume operations across multiple sites.
• Proven track record improving productivity and costs.
• Ability manage seasonal peaks and fluctuating volumes.

Responsibilities

• Lead dispatch, warehouse and distribution operations across two sites.
• Manage a team of managers and a wider team of around 40.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, layouts and workflows.
• Plan seasonal workforce and manage agency providers.
• Oversee ERP migration and adoption of new processes.

Skills

Leading warehouse operations

People management

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decisions

Health & safety

ERP implementation

Budget/cost control

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MorePeople is seeking an Operations Manager to lead two high-volume sites with a combined team of around 40, overseeing dispatch, warehousing and distribution. You’ll challenge the status quo, drive improvements and ensure consistent, safe site performance.

You’ll work through other managers, manage seasonal peaks, optimise labour utilisation and cost, and partner with agency providers during peak periods. An ERP migration is on the horizon, so you’ll help adopt new processes and systems across