Warehouse Operations Manager

Osborne Appointments; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Luton is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead and develop a team of operatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and experience with lean processes. Responsibilities include managing schedules, driving continuous improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This position offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in warehouse operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in lean processes and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of warehouse operatives.
• Manage schedules and monitor productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles.
• Train and develop team members, including performance reviews.
• Resolve operational issues related to orders, logistics, or quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Lean Processes

Health & Safety Knowledge

Problem-Solving

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

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An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to join a well-established client based in Luton

Duties of a Warehouse Operations Manager:

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of warehouse operatives
• Allocate tasks, manage schedules, and monitor productivity
• Maintain high health & safety standards, including 5S practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles
• Communicate effectively across departments and management levels
• Train and develop team members, including performance reviews
• Resolve operational issues related to orders, logistics, or quality
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
• Provide performance reports through the tiered reporting system

What we would like from you:

• Proven leadership experience in warehouse operations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in lean processes and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused
• Automation experience is a strong advantage