Warehouse Operations Manager

Strive Supply Chain LLP; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management recruitment consultancy is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee busy warehouse operations in Biggleswade. This role involves managing a team of around 100 staff to improve efficiency, meet KPIs, and ensure compliance with both legal standards and service expectations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FMCG warehousing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage costs effectively. This is a permanent position offering a salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing in a FMCG Warehousing environment.
• Effective cost management and able to work within tight budgetary controls.
• Ability to work effectively within a team to provide customer service.
• Proven track record in Change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the warehouse to meet KPIs.
• Drive operational efficiencies and service excellence within the team.
• Plan strategically for improvements in warehouse operations.
• Ensure compliance with audits and legal standards.
• Lead team through changes effectively.

Skills

FMCG Warehousing Experience

Cost Management

Planning Skills

Effective Communication

People Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Operations Manager, Warehouse Management & related

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Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website for further vacancies and information.

Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor who are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operastions Manager to manage the busy operation at their site in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire on a Monday - Friday basis.

Reporting into the General Manager and with 4 Direct Reports, managing a team of c100FTEs, you will be expected to manage the operation and improve operational efficiencies through Continuous Improvement.

Key Accountabilities as Warehouse Operations Manager

• Day to day management of the warehouse operation in order to meet agreed budgets and KPIs.
• Manage the deployment and performance of the warehouse team in order to drive operational efficiencies, service excellence and productivity within the business
• Think and plan strategically in order to improve upon the operation of the Warehouse so that it can offer a better service
• Demonstrate the expected behaviours and standards of a people leader to help recruit, engage and develop the capability of our people and generate the right customer service culture for our business
• Support and work with other depots in order to ensure service levels are achieved
• Ensure that all audits and legal standards are met and exceeded to ensure the compliance of the depot
• Effectively manage and lead the team through change, through promoting the positive outputs of change, seeking to understand the impact of change on individuals and adapting approach to meet all needs

The Ideal Person for the Warehouse Operations Manager role

• Experience of a managing in a FMCG Warehousing environment
• Experience of effective cost management and able to work within tight budgetary controls
• Effective planning and communication skills
• Experience of working effectively within a team to provide customer service
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership
• Ability to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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