Operations Manager

Universal Business Team; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing healthcare distribution company seeks a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a dynamic team. This role offers autonomy, the chance to impact and develop warehouse culture, and the opportunity for uncapped progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Two free lunches per week

Competitive package

Uncapped progression

Qualifications

• Experience managing warehouse teams in a distribution or fast-moving environment.
• Ability to lead from the front and motivate staff.
• Comfortable under pressure in a growing SME.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of daily warehouse operations including goods-in, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Leading and motivating a warehouse team.
• Ensuring compliance with MHRA and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer experience focus

Job description

Are you looking for a role with uncapped progression? Working for a fast-growing company where you are treated as an individual and not a cog in a wheel? Where you are given the backing to achieve results, without constant red tape?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

We’re partnering with the owner of a successful and rapidly expanding healthcare distribution business in their search for a Warehouse Manager. Turnover is nearing £30m, and the business is known for its fast service, loyal customer base and great internal culture. With big growth plans ahead, they’re looking for a hands-on leader to take full ownership of the warehouse operation and help take the business to the next level.

You’ll have the autonomy to make a genuine impact and be trusted to run the operation day to day, while being backed by an MD who gives you the tools to succeed.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running the day-to-day warehouse operation including goods-in, picking, packing, and same-day dispatch
• Leading and motivating a growing warehouse team, setting clear expectations and building a strong culture
• Overseeing stock control, replenishment, and warehouse layout to improve flow and efficiency
• Managing relationships with couriers (e.g. DX) and ensuring high levels of delivery performance
• Supporting compliance with MHRA and Health & Safety standards
• Monitoring and reporting on operational KPIs and identifying areas for improvement
• Playing a key role in building structure, stability and pace across the distribution side of the business

About you:

• You’ve got solid experience managing warehouse teams in a distribution, wholesale or fast-moving environment
• You lead from the front and know how to get the best from people
• You’re organised, proactive, and take real pride in running a clean, efficient warehouse
• You’re comfortable under pressure and enjoy the pace of a growing SME
• You care about the customer experience and know that speed and accuracy matter
  

Bonus points if you’ve got:

• Experience in regulated environments (medical, pharma, food, etc.)
• Familiarity with MHRA standards or similar
• A background in a family-run or founder-led business

• Salary - £60,000 - £75,000
• Free parking on site
• Two free lunches per week
• Competitive package
• Uncapped progression