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Connect Appointments; Uphall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Appointments in Uphall is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our food distribution site. This hands-on senior role oversees warehouse and transport operations, leading from the front to deliver high standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse leadership, FMCG experience, strong stock control and ERP proficiency, plus a hands-on, motivational leadership style aligned with food safety and health & safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership experience in warehouse management, ideally FMCG or food distribution.
• Strong knowledge of stock and inventory processes and ERP proficiency.
• Hands-on, motivational leadership style with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the warehouse and transport teams to deliver high operational standards.
• Oversee driver pre-briefs, vehicle checks and route despatch to ensure deliveries run efficiently.
• Manage goods in, stock rotation and inventory integrity with accurate reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in pick accuracy, stock presentation and operational performance.
• Take full ownership of site hygiene, food safety and health and safety compliance.
• Plan resources, manage staffing levels and monitor KPIs and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Stock control

ERP proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Operations Manager to join an established food distribution business based in Uphall.

This is a hands-on senior leadership role overseeing all warehouse and transport operations across the site - ideal for an experienced warehouse and team manager ready to take the next step up, who leads from the front and isn't afraid to get stuck in to get the job done.

What's on offer?

• Monday to Friday, 6am to 3pm (possible occasional Saturday morning cover)
• £40,000 to £45,000 per annum - dependent on experience

As an Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the warehouse and transport teams to deliver high operational standards
• Overseeing driver pre-briefs, vehicle checks and route despatch to ensure deliveries run efficiently
• Managing goods in, stock rotation and inventory integrity with accurate reporting
• Driving continuous improvement in pick accuracy, stock presentation and operational performance
• Taking full ownership of site hygiene, food safety and health and safety compliance
• Planning resource, managing staffing levels and monitoring KPIs and performance reporting

To be considered as an Operations Manager, you will need:

A minimum of 5 years leadership experience in warehouse management, ideally within FMCG or food distribution

• Strong knowledge of stock and inventory processes and proficiency with ERP systems
• Experience managing multifunctional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Food Safety, HACCP and IOSH qualifications are advantageous
• A hands-on, motivational leadership style with strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Interested in this Operations Manager role?