Site Operations Leader - Transformation & Growth

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

GetRecruited UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a site transformation at Middlewich, Cheshire. You will own the day-to-day logistics operation and drive Lean improvements across warehouse, inventory, transport and safety.

You will build leadership capability, establish KPIs, and use data to inform decisions, partnering with senior management to scale a growing site.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Operations Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Significant leadership experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution site.
• Proven track record of leading change and operational improvement.
• Examples of improving KPIs such as productivity, OTIF, inventory accuracy, cost, safety.
• Experience introducing structure, accountability and discipline into evolving operations.
• Strong people leadership and development of managers/supervisors.
• Experience managing underperformance without disengagement.
• Knowledge of warehouse/inventory management; exposure to transport/distribution.
• Experience using WMS/ERP systems and data to improve performance.
• Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen/Continuous Improvement familiarity advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on leadership style, balancing strategy with floor-level problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day performance and ongoing development of the logistics operation.
• Assess existing processes/structures and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead site transformation and CI projects with measurable impact.
• Introduce stricter operational disciplines around KPIs, daily management and accountability.
• Improve OTIF, picking/inventory accuracy, productivity, vehicle utilization, safety and cost.
• Establish and enforce clear operational standards and leadership development.

Job description

GetRecruited UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a site transformation at Middlewich, Cheshire. You will own the day-to-day logistics operation and drive Lean improvements across warehouse, inventory, transport and safety.

You will build leadership capability, establish KPIs, and use data to inform decisions, partnering with senior management to scale a growing site.