Site Operations Manager

Loom Talent; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics-focused recruitment agency is looking for a Site Operations Manager in Thurmaston to oversee logistics operations and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of management experience in logistics, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive performance and cost efficiencies. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £42,500 to £45,000 along with additional company benefits, providing autonomy within a rapidly expanding organization.

Benefits

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven Logistics & Supply Chain Supervisory or Management experience.
• 3PL Warehouse experience is advantageous.
• Budgetary / P&L responsibility experience for operations over £2m is advantageous.
• Willingness to commute to the Thurmaston area 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse, transport, and distribution activities for timely deliveries.
• Build relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Ensure accurate stock levels and improve inventory forecasting.
• Oversee sales order processing for on-time deliveries.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Manage warehouse operations and safety compliance.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to reduce costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and industry regulations.

Skills

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background

Strong leadership and team management skills

Data analysis for performance management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About the job

Loom Talent Limited have exclusively partnered with a well‑known Logistics and Production based business in the Thurmaston area.

Our client offers innovative solutions to a ranging client base including: Retail, Packaging, FMCG and General Merchandise.

The Role

The Site Operations Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across the operation within their field.

This position is a truly exciting opportunity, with lots of autonomy for an experienced logistics & supply chain professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Core Aspects of the Site Operations Manager role

• Optimise Logistics Operations - Manage warehouse, transport, and distribution activities to ensure timely and cost‑effective deliveries.
• Supplier & Vendor Relationships - Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and key stakeholders to drive performance and cost efficiency's.
• Inventory & Stock Control - Ensure accurate stock levels, reduce waste, and improve inventory forecasting to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Customer Order Fulfilment - Oversee sales order processing, ensuring on‑time and in‑full (OTIF) deliveries while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Data‑Driven Performance Management - Monitor and analyse supply chain KPIs, such as lead times, cost per unit, and supplier performance, to drive continuous improvement.
• Warehouse & Facility Oversight - Manage warehouse operations, ensuring optimal layout, stock movement, and safety compliance.
• Process Improvement & Cost Reduction - Identify opportunities to streamline processes, negotiate better supplier terms, and reduce operational costs without compromising service quality.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Work closely with production, sales, and finance teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations, mitigating risks across the supply chain.

The Candidate

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• 5+ Years proven Logistics & Supply Chain Supervisory or Management experience across Operations - Essential.
• 3PL Warehouse experience - Advantageous.
• Previous budgetary / P&L responsibility across small - medium sized operations in excess of +£2m - Advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high‑performing teams - Essential.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential.
• Commutable to the Thurmaston area 5 days per week - Essential.

Salary & Benefits Package

Salary - £42,500 to £45,000.

Plus additional company benefits