Warehouse Operations Manager

B&M Retail; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Achievable bonus

Training and Development Opportunities

Discount in our stores

Pension Plan

Access to Staff portal with more benefits

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager for its Liverpool site. The successful candidate will oversee the management team and ensure efficient warehouse activities, focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Leadership experience in FMCG is crucial. This role demands flexibility given the 24/7 nature of the operation, aiming to maintain service excellence while managing costs effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Proven track record of driving service excellence.
• Strong capability in developing and executing strategies.
• Commitment to develop strategies/plans aligned with the organisational strategy.
• Open minded and able to embrace and influence change with colleagues at all levels.
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day warehouse activities and team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the distribution centre.
• Ensure adherence to safety practices and legislation.
• Maximise accuracy, productivity and space utilisation.
• Ensure ongoing training aligned with current and future needs.

Skills

Senior Leadership experience in an FMCG warehouse

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence at all levels

Ability to work under pressure

Change Management

Deadline Driven

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operations Manager to join our team, based at our Liverpool site.

The role will report to and support the General Manager with the day to day management of all warehouse activities, store order fulfilment and associated processes/procedures.

You will be responsible for the warehouse management team and its overall performance as well as driving continuous improvement across the distribution centre. The role will require a flexible working pattern to support the 24 / 7 nature of the operation.

Key Accountabilities

• Leadership of a highly demanding FMCG distribution operation
• Responsible for all warehouse operational departments/functions within the DC, RRU operation
• Driving continuous improvement within those areas
• Maximise accuracy, productivity and space utilisation
• Ensure that training is ongoing and specific to meet the current and future needs of the operation
• Effectively manage the fluctuating workload and manning levels within agreed overall costs
• Support the labour planning function with input into ensuring cost effectiveness along with operations requirements
• Focus on costs ensuring overspend and surplus costs are managed with scrutiny
• ote and adhere to safe working practices in line Health and Safety Legislation

Experience/Skills

• Senior Leadership experience in an FMCG warehouse
• A passion for service excellence, and a tenacious approach in the pursuit of objectives & results
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence up and down the chain
• Commitment to develop strategies/plans aligned with the organisational strategy
• Open minded and able to embrace and influence change with all colleagues, including Senior Management
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, knowing your customer and your competitor environment
• Able to develop and maintain good relationships and influence at all levels, have the confidence to deputise in the absence of the GM
• Achievable bonus
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Discount in our stores
• Pension Plan
• Access to Staff portal with more benefits across retail, hospitality & more

If joining one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers appeals then apply today.