Warehouse Operations Manager

Placements24; Greater London; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Pension fund

Medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly efficient Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee a distribution center supporting the FMCG sector in East London. You will manage receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and dispatch while driving efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will lead a diverse warehouse team, implement best practices, optimize layouts, and collaborate with logistics, procurement, and sales to meet demand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in warehouse management or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control principles.
• Demonstrated leadership with experience managing a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize all warehouse functions: receiving, put-away, picking, packing and shipping.
• Develop layouts and workflows to maximize space and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards and procedures.
• Lead, train and motivate staff to foster performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with logistics, procurement and sales to meet demand and service levels.

Skills

Warehouse management

WMS expertise

Leadership

Inventory control

Health and safety

Tools

WMS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly efficient and experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee their distribution center supporting the FMCG sector in East London . This critical role involves managing all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and dispatch, while optimizing efficiency and minimizing costs. You will lead a dedicated warehouse team, implement best practices, and ensure the safe and timely handling of products. This is a significant opportunity to drive operational excellence in a key logistics hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize all warehouse functions, including inventory control, receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Develop and implement efficient warehouse layouts and workflows to maximize space utilization and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Lead, train, and motivate warehouse staff, fostering a culture of performance and continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain inventory management systems to ensure accuracy and reduce stock discrepancies.
• Collaborate with logistics, procurement, and sales teams to meet operational demands and customer service levels.

Requirements

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in warehouse management or logistics operations, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control principles.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience implementing operational improvements.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Significant role in optimizing logistics for a key FMCG player in East London .
• A challenging and rewarding work environment focused on efficiency and safety.
• Pension fund and medical aid options available.