Warehouse Operations Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager in Milton Keynes to lead day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient workflows and high service levels for events and venues.

You will manage, develop and coach the warehouse team, oversee inbound/outbound processes, and ensure accurate stock control while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a warehouse operation and leading a team, ideally within events, exhibitions, equipment hire, logistics, manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing stock, inventory and warehouse systems.
• A hands-on, proactive approach to operational management.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• A strong understanding of warehouse health & safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• A continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
• Manage, motivate and develop the warehouse team, creating a high-performance and safety-focused culture.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, picking, packing, loading and dispatch of equipment and products.
• Coordinate the movement of equipment in and out of the warehouse around busy event and exhibition schedules.
• Ensure all equipment is accurately checked, maintained, prepared and available when required.
• Manage stock levels and inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies and implementing improvements.
• Work closely with Operations, Logistics, Sales and Project teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered on time.
• Plan warehouse resources around peaks in demand, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Implement and maintain robust warehouse processes, systems and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse efficiency, productivity and utilisation.
• Ensure full compliance withH&S, manual handling, storage and warehouse procedures.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs and provide regular performance reporting to senior management.
• Manage relationships with transport and logistics partners where required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional warehouse environment.

Job description

Warehouse Operations Manager – Leading Equipment Supplier - £40-45K + Benefits

My client is a leading equipment supplier with a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality products and outstanding service to some of the UK’s most prestigious events, exhibitions and venues.

They are seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager join their team. The successful Warehouse Operations Manager will take ownership of the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring products and equipment are received, stored, picked, dispatched and returned efficiently and safely. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where speed, accuracy, organisation and customer service are critical.

This is the perfect role for an ambitious Warehouse Operations Manager looking to join an exciting business who can match their ambition and offer genuine career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
• Manage, motivate and develop the warehouse team, creating a high-performance and safety-focused culture.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, picking, packing, loading and dispatch of equipment and products.
• Coordinate the movement of equipment in and out of the warehouse around busy event and exhibition schedules.
• Ensure all equipment is accurately checked, maintained, prepared and available when required.
• Manage stock levels and inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies and implementing improvements.
• Work closely with Operations, Logistics, Sales and Project teams to ensure customer requirements are delivered on time.
• Plan warehouse resources around peaks in demand, ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Implement and maintain robust warehouse processes, systems and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse efficiency, productivity and utilisation.
• Ensure full compliance withH&S, manual handling, storage and warehouse procedures.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs and provide regular performance reporting to senior management.
• Manage relationships with transport and logistics partners where required.
• Maintain a clean, organised and professional warehouse environment.

The Ideal Warehouse Operations Manager Candidate:

• Proven experience managing a warehouse operation and leading a team, ideally within events, exhibitions, equipment hire, logistics, manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing stock, inventory and warehouse systems.
• A hands-on, proactive approach to operational management.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• A strong understanding of warehouse health & safety requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• A continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement operational efficiencies.