Operations Manager (Mid Shift)

Nter Talent; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Operations Manager to lead a distribution center in Waltham Cross. This role involves managing a large team to ensure efficient processes and compliance, along with making key operational decisions under pressure. With a competitive salary of £50,000 – £52,000, this position offers the chance to make a real impact in a respected retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in fast-paced retail, eCommerce, or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and shift operations.
• Excellent communication skills and a natural leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team across various warehouse functions.
• Ensure performance and compliance during the shift.
• Collaborate with leadership to meet KPIs.

Skills

Leadership in logistics

Warehouse processes understanding

People management

Decision making under pressure

Job description

Overview

Waltham Cross, Full-time, Permanent – Partnered with Nter Talent

Are you a hands-on, high-energy leader with experience in fast-paced logistics or retail distribution? We're Nter Talent, proudly supporting a well-known retailer in the search for an Operations Manager to oversee their busy distribution centre in Waltham Cross on a mid shift – 3pm to 12am.

The role

You’ll take the reins on one of two shifts: late shift (3pm–12am) or night shift (21:00–06:00). Working across any 5 nights from 7, you’ll lead your team to deliver smooth, efficient, and high-performing warehouse and distribution processes. You’ll be a key part of ensuring store deliveries go out on time and service levels are consistently met.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a large team of operatives, supervisors, and shift leads


• Oversee goods-in, picking, packing, and dispatch functions


• Drive performance, quality, and compliance across the shift


• Work closely with senior site leadership to meet KPIs and service targets


• Ensure a safe, well-organised working environment and support continuous improvement

About you

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced retail, eCommerce, or logistics DC


• Strong understanding of warehouse processes and shift operations


• Natural leader with excellent people management and communication skills


• Comfortable making decisions in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment


• Flexible, solutions-focused and hands-on approach

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £52,000


• A role with real impact and autonomy


• The chance to join a growing retailer with a strong brand and stable operation


• Supportive culture and opportunity for progression

Ready to lead from the front and make nights run like clockwork? Apply now or contact Nter Talent to find out more.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Distribution

Industries

• Wholesale Food and Beverage