Site Manager

GSF Car Parts Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

33 days annual leave

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Pension guidance

Life assurance

Discounts (Asda, Nike, John Lewis)

Financial wellbeing products

Volunteer time off

Training & career progression

Job summary

GSF Car Parts Limited is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a busy warehouse team, streamline goods in/out processes and ensure accurate stock control. You will drive performance, support drivers for timely deliveries and work with management on weekly planning and KPI reporting.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication and a customer-focused approach to keep service levels high within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a warehouse in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and focus on customer outcomes.
• Customer and sales focus with proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Goods In, Goods Out, Returns and Stock Control for smooth operations.
• Lead and motivate a team of Warehouse Operatives and Delivery Drivers.
• Plan and coordinate daily operations, deliveries and weekly plans.
• Ensure stock quantities match system records and resolve discrepancies.
• Support branch management with holidays, sickness cover and KPI reporting.
• Create a positive environment enabling staff to reach their potential.

Skills

Warehouse/Operations Management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Planning & organisation

Calm under pressure

Customer focus

MAM experience

Tools

MAM

Job description

About The Role

As Operations Manager at GSF Car Parts, you are responsible for motivating and leading a team of Warehouse Operatives and Delivery Drivers. As Operations Manager, you will oversee the warehouse processes and systems in order to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately, and that productivity targets are met.

Main Duties include:

• Manage the organisation and performance to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Goods In, Goods Out, Returns and Stock Control departments
• Pick and load van / carrier accurately for timely customer delivery when required
• Check stock quantities are correct against computer
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles
• Ensure the operational functions of the Warehouse run smoothly and assist the branch manager with; holidays/sickness cover, preparing weekly plans, developing the warehouse team and work with Drivers to ensure the best delivery service for customers.
• Assist the General Manager with PARC report KPI's
• Create a positive and supportive environment where employees are valued and can reach their true potential

Working hours:

45 (average) hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturday working

About You

As Operations Manager, you will have a great track record of managing a warehouse, ideally gained within a fast-paced environment such as FMCG.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Warehouse/Operations Management
• Ability to motivate and lead a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work calm under pressureCustomer and Sales focused
• Previous experience of use of MAM is desirable but not essential

What we’ll offer:

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer:

• Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

About Us

At GSF Car Parts, we're not just supplying car parts, we're driving the future of the automotive aftermarket.

As the UK's fastest-growing motor factor, we've achieved more than 25% year-on-year growth for three consecutive years and continue to expand at an unrivalled pace. With over 215 branches nationwide and a state-of-the-art 500,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre, we're building a business that keeps thousands of workshops moving every day.

But what really sets us apart is our people.

We're a business that invests boldly, embraces innovation and empowers our teams to make a real difference. From industry-leading digital tools like Mastercat to our nationwide Servicesure garage network and partnerships with over 70 OE-quality brands, we're constantly challenging the status quo and finding better ways to serve our customers.

We're ambitious about where we're going and equally ambitious for the people who join us. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, progress your career or help shape the future of our industry, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join GSF Car Parts.

Make an impact. Grow with us. Do yourself proud!