Warehouse Operations Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Dronfield; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Gunstones Bakery, part of the Boparan Group, is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager in Dronfield to lead the goods-in, storage and dispatch functions. The role is hands-on, with responsibility for 45 staff via six team leaders and a focus on OTIF, stock accuracy and cost performance.

You will drive continuous improvement, ensure timely material supply to production and uphold safety and operational excellence in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualificações

• Experience in warehouse, logistics or distribution management.
• Background in low shelf-life, perishable FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading large teams through first-line managers.
• Track record of improving operational performance, efficiency and stock accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse systems, inventory control and distribution operations.
• Results-driven leader with proactive, accountable approach.

Responsabilidades

• Lead warehouse operations across Goods In, Storage, Dispatch and Nights.
• Manage a team of 45 through 6 Team Leaders.
• Drive OTIF, stock accuracy, service and cost performance.
• Ensure timely material supply to production and efficient dispatch operations.
• Lead continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence.

Conhecimentos

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Inventory control

Operational efficiency

FMCG experience

Data-driven

Safety compliance

Ferramentas

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Inventory software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Warehouse Operations Manager

Location: Dronfield (Onsite)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility around start and finish times to support the operation
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Career Development

About Gunstones Bakery

Gunstones Bakery is a leading UK bakery business and part of the Boparan Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturing groups. Supplying high-quality bakery products to major retailers and customers across the UK, we operate in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where service, quality, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to develop and modernise our operations, we are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to play a critical leadership role within our Dronfield site.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Site Leadership Team and acting as a key operational leader, this role is effectively the number two within the warehouse function and has a significant influence across warehousing, logistics, materials management, customer service, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations across Goods In, Storage, Dispatch and Nights.
• Manage a team of 45 through 6 Team Leaders.
• Drive OTIF, stock accuracy, service and cost performance.
• Ensure timely material supply to production and efficient dispatch operations.
• Lead continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence.

About You

A hands-on warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, challenges the status quo and delivers measurable improvements.

• Warehouse, Logistics or Distribution Management experience.
• Strong background in low shelf-life, perishable FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading large teams through first-line managers.
• Track record of improving operational performance, efficiency and stock accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse systems, inventory control and distribution operations.
• Results-driven leader with a proactive, accountable approach

Why Join Us?

• Join a successful and growing business within the Boparan Group
• Key leadership role with genuine influence across the operation
• Opportunity to modernise and improve warehouse performance
• Work within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Autonomy to shape the future of the warehouse function