Warehouse Manager

Optimum TA Ltd; Crick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum TA Ltd is seeking an experienced warehouse professional for a permanent role in Northamptonshire. The position focuses on supervising daily warehouse activities, coordinating workloads, and driving improvements across operations.

The successful candidate will lead and develop operational teams, manage stock handling and distribution processes, and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a busy environment. A proactive, independent approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing warehouse activities and coordinating daily workloads.
• The ability to lead, support and develop operational teams.
• A good understanding of stock handling, storage and distribution processes.
• Confidence managing competing priorities and responding to unexpected challenges.
• Experience reviewing operational performance and identifying more effective ways of working.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and coordinate workloads to maximise efficiency.
• Lead, support and develop operational teams to achieve targets.
• Monitor stock handling, storage and distribution processes ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage competing priorities and respond quickly to unexpected challenges.
• Review performance data and identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings.
• Communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Job description

Northamptonshire | Permanent | Salary £45,000 to £50,000

We're looking to speak with experienced warehouse professionals who enjoy taking responsibility, solving operational challenges and getting the best out of their teams.

This opportunity would suit someone with a practical management style, strong organisational skills and the confidence to make decisions in a busy working environment.

What we're looking for:

• Experience overseeing warehouse activities and coordinating daily workloads.
• The ability to lead, support and develop operational teams.
• A good understanding of stock handling, storage and distribution processes.
• Confidence managing competing priorities and responding to unexpected challenges.
• Experience reviewing operational performance and identifying more effective ways of working.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership.

We're particularly interested in speaking with individuals who combine operational knowledge with a positive, forward-thinking approach.