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Site Operations & Warehouse Manager - Airfreight

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Reading

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Job summary

A leading logistics provider seeks a Site Operations & Warehouse Manager in Reading. The role involves managing warehousing and transport operations, ensuring the integration of logistics solutions, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and at least 3 years of managerial experience in warehouse and transport sectors. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment with an industry leader.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years’ managerial experience in warehouse and transport.
  • Experience in airfreight operations.
  • AvSec and H&S certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage transport administration and oversee stock management.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with a kaizen environment.
  • Liaise with internal and external customers to meet high-quality standards.

Skills

Managerial experience
Leadership
Communication
Flexibility
Budget management
Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Site Operations & Warehouse Manager - Airfreight, Reading

Client:

Leading Logistics Provider

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

My client is looking to recruit a Site Operations & Warehouse Manager who will manage all elements of the warehousing and domestic transport operation within a busy Airfreight and distribution centre. This includes the overall management of the site and its facilities, ensuring that logistics solutions are fully integrated, cost-efficient, and enhance customer service.

You will work for an industry leader that values its people, recognizing and rewarding hard work.

Responsibilities:
  1. Manage transport administration, planning, and third-party carriers & internal drivers, along with warehouse inbound and outbound planning and processing.
  2. Oversee stock management and control of goods, and manage staff and resources effectively.
  3. Ensure housekeeping and safety standards are maintained.
  4. Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with a kaizen environment.
  5. Liaise with internal and external customers to meet high-quality standards, achieve KPIs, and maintain SLAs.
  6. Ensure health, safety, and welfare regulations are followed, and address maintenance and security issues.
  7. Manage external contractors and oversee security responsibilities.
Additional Duties:
  1. Plan resources and staff to meet daily operational needs.
  2. Manage operational supervisors to ensure timely completion of all activities.
  3. Maintain risk assessments, SSOW, and monitor operational costs.
  4. Ensure accurate record-keeping and liaise with maintenance contractors.
  5. Coordinate communication between team members, management, clients, and suppliers.
  6. Manage domestic transport activities with the Transport Manager and 3PL partners.
  7. Promote continuous improvement and positive workplace environment.
  8. Handle staff disciplinary actions with HR.
  9. Monitor staff performance, attendance, and training records.
Skills and Experience:

- Minimum of 3 years’ managerial experience in warehouse and transport.

- Experience in airfreight operations.

- Strong leadership and motivational skills.

- Flexibility and reliability.

- Ability to work under pressure.

- AvSec and H&S certification preferred.

- Budget management experience.

- Excellent communication skills.

- O Licence desirable; training available.

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