Warehouse Operations Manager

MANNOL UK; Kettering; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive lubricants distributor in Kettering is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and manage a team of 16. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of logistics experience, strong leadership skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £42,000 to £54,000, along with benefits including private medical insurance and employee discounts.

Benefits

Annual Leave of 23 days plus bank holidays

Life insurance (3x salary)

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in logistics and supply chain management.
• Strong hands-on mentality with a customer-obsessed approach.
• Ability to manage safety practices and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 16 professionals in daily warehouse operations.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain management for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

About Us:

MANNOL UK & IRELANDis the official distributor of high-quality automotive oils, lubricants, and car care products across the UK and Ireland. We offer German-engineered solutions for personal, commercial, and industrial vehicles. Our range includes engine oils, gear oils, additives, and car care products designed for optimal performance and protection.

We are in a transformational phase,setting new benchmarks in operational excellence, streamlining our supply chain, and delivering a customer-centric service experience.

Why us?

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in our journey towards operational excellence in our warehouse. You will take ownership of daily operations within the center piece of our business. You will have a significant impact on how we shape and deliver best-in-class performance to delight our customers.

Intro

We’re looking for a skilledWarehouse Operations Managerto lead day-to-day operations at our warehouse in Kettering who can start as soon as possible.

Working closely with the Management Team, you’ll play a key role in driving performance and efficiency across the warehouse.Warehouse operations are at the core of our business, and this role offers a great opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to take ownership in our organisation.

We are currently implementing new software systems—including a new ERP platform and an advanced scanner solution—to enhance warehouse digitisation and streamline our core processes.

Mannol UK is undergoing an exciting period of growth and innovation.Join us in this key role and play an essential part in shaping the company’s future success.

Our core aspects of the Warehouse Operations Manager role:

• Lead the Team- Manage a team of 16 professionals in a fast-paced environment.
• End-to-End Supply Chain Management- Oversee the full supply chain process, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory control and support demand planning to meet business needs.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management- Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations, mitigating risks across the supply chain.
• Warehouse & Facility Oversight- Manage warehouse operations by ensuring optimal layout and stock movement.
• Customer Order Fulfilment- Oversee sales order processing, ensuring on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Inventory & Stock Control- Ensure accurate stock levels, reduce waste, and improve inventory forecasting to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Process Improvement & Cost Reduction- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce operational costs without compromising service quality.

What we are expecting

Operations

• Ensure all duties within your direct area of responsibility are conducted and completed in a timely manner, resolving common issues through expertise of warehouse operation procedures.
• Utilise knowledge of warehouse processes to resolve day-to-day issues in an effective and efficient manner.
• Be in constant exchange with the warehouse management team to ensure all daily operational tasks are covered and are completed in line with expected service levels.
• Maintain team compliance to all quality, legal and ethical requirements.
• To ensure the highest standard of warehouse housekeeping and maintenance of company assets is achieved.
• Report on progress against pre-agreed objectives and any project work to support improvements in performance.

Safety

• Drive a culture of safety - ensure that team members are aware of and understand their responsibility for themselves and others, by role modelling safe behaviours and identifying and reporting risks and opportunities for improvement in safe working practices.

Skills / Mindset

• Strong hands-on mentality.
• Attention to detail.
• Leading the team by example and with a high level of expertise.
• Recognising training needs and providing solutions to ensure team members have the required knowledge for their role.
• A curious mindset, that drives for results and actions in a customer obsessed environment.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership motivation and managerial skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to coordinate daily activities and delegate within a team whilst remaining operationally hands-on.
• Ability to deliver high personal performance standards consistently with a positive approach to tasks and people.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Possess a personal drive to succeed, and to be able to work independently and take ownership of tasks and workload.

Experience

• 5+ Years proven Logistics & Supply Chain Management experience across Operations.
• An understanding of warehouse management systems and MS office software tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• This role requires 5 days per week attendance at the site.

Additional Information

Working Hours:40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm (incl. 30 minutes lunch break)

Start Date:As soon as possible

As part of our drive to make Mannol UK a great place to work. We are having dedicated learning and development programmes which are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave:Holiday Entitlement of 23 days, plus of bank holidays.
• Salary:£42,000 - £54,000 (depending on skill & experience).
• Life insurance:3x of the salary
• Private medial insurance
• Work place pension
• Employee discount

If you are looking for your next career opportunity send us your application and become a part of Mannol UK!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 100301