Operations Leader - Transport & Warehousing (3PL)

Michael Page; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a General Manager to oversee day-to-day transport and distribution operations in Stoke-on-Trent. You will lead a busy team across transport and warehousing, ensuring smooth service and efficient performance.

The role focuses on budgeting, adopting new TMS and WMS systems, and driving growth through contract wins and retention, with an emphasis on health and safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a busy transport and warehouse operation.
• Effective leadership and decision-making skills, building engagement and performance.
• Proven with systems (TMS & WMS) and data use.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations across both transport and warehousing with the support of your management team
• Review the current structure to ensure the operation is optimised against service, cost, and engagement criteria
• Support the adoption of new TMS and WMS systems, and ensure the user and customer experience is positive
• Review and actively manage budgets against contract performance ensuring visable reports / dashboards are available to share with the leadership team
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and health and safety standards.
• Support stakeholders to help the business growth through contract wins and retention

Skills

Transport Leadership

Warehouse Operations

Data & Systems (TMS/WMS)

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a General Manager to oversee day-to-day transport and distribution operations in Stoke-on-Trent. You will lead a busy team across transport and warehousing, ensuring smooth service and efficient performance.

The role focuses on budgeting, adopting new TMS and WMS systems, and driving growth through contract wins and retention, with an emphasis on health and safety and regulatory compliance.