Warehouse & Operations Development Manager

Cast UK; Accrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family business in logistics in Accrington is seeking a Warehouse & Operations Development Manager. This role focuses on managing supervisors and improving team productivity while implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in people development within a warehouse environment and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in training Supervisors and Team Leaders in HR activities.
• Data-driven approach with strong use of technology for decision-making.
• Experience managing change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage Warehouse Supervisors & Team Leaders, providing guidance and feedback.
• Assist the Warehouse Manager in overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficiency.
• Drive a strong Health & Safety focus across the site.

Skills

People development

Warehouse environment experience

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Jungheinrich WMS

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Warehouse & Operations Development Manager, Accrington

Client:

Cast UK

Location:

Accrington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Role Profile

Are you a dynamic leader with a strong focus on people development and training? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Cast UK is supporting a proud family business in their recruitment of a Warehouse Operations & Development Manager. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will focus on developing the team and improving performance against KPI's. The role is Monday to Friday with typical day shift hours, with some flexibility required based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Warehouse Supervisors & Team Leaders, providing guidance and feedback, especially regarding HR/people queries
• Assist the Warehouse Manager in overseeing daily operations and ensuring efficient workflow within the warehouse
• Optimize team productivity and achieve targets on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs
• Assess and implement training needs to upskill staff, particularly Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Conduct training on safety protocols and operational procedures
• Create KPIs to monitor performance and improve efficiency
• Implement performance appraisal processes for team development
• Drive a strong Health & Safety focus across the site, including corrective training and actions for non-conformance

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in people development, including training Supervisors and Team Leaders in HR activities such as appraisals, RTW, etc.
• Experience working in a Warehouse environment
• Data-driven approach with strong use of technology and MI for decision-making
• System experience, particularly with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Experience with Jungheinrich WMS is advantageous
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience managing change

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