Warehouse Operations Manager

BM Stores; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager in Liverpool. The role involves overseeing all warehouse activities, ensuring service excellence, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in an FMCG environment and excellent communication skills. Key benefits include a competitive salary, achievable bonuses, and various training opportunities. This position supports a 24/7 operation requiring flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Achievable bonus

Training and Development Opportunities

Discount in our stores

Pension Plan

Access to Staff portal with more benefits

Responsibilities

• Leadership of a highly demanding FMCG distribution operation.
• Responsible for all warehouse operational departments/functions.
• Drive continuous improvement within the warehouse.
• Maximise accuracy, productivity, and space utilisation.
• Ensure ongoing training for the warehouse management team.

Skills

Senior Leadership experience in an FMCG warehouse

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence up and down the chain

Commitment to develop strategies/plans

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to develop and maintain good relationships

Job description

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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
• 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
• Promote 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

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Achievable bonus
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Discount in our stores
• Pension Plan
• Access to Staff portal with more benefits across retail, hospitality & more
• Wellbeing Support

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

B&M are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.

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