Warehouse Operations Manager

Loom Talent; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Loom Talent is recruiting a Warehouse Operations Manager for a major 3PL contract logistics site in Northampton. The role leads warehousing, distribution and continuous improvement at a 250,000+ sq. ft. facility, reporting to the site AGM and managing a sizable team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an Operations Manager or Senior Shift Manager within a 3PL multi-user environment, with strong leadership and client-relations skills to drive performance and growth.

Qualifications

• Logistics, distribution and supply chain background – essential.
• 5+ years as Operations Manager or Senior Shift Operations Manager – essential.
• Proven 3PL multi-user experience – essential.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience managing teams of 100+ people.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects.
• Lead and develop site operations team of 150+ employees.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Evolve KPI framework and site standardisation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Continuously improve processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain

Operations Management

3PL Multi-User

Leadership & Team Development

Large Team Leadership

Job description

Role: Warehouse Operations Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics

Company: Leading European 3PL Contract Logistics Provider

Location: Northampton

Salary & Benefits: 55,000 - 65,000 Plus additional company benefits.

The Company

Loom Talent Limited have been briefed exclusively by an established European 3PL Contract Logistics provider, who have a primary focus on delivering unrivalled levels of service and innovative warehousing solutions across the UK.

With the UK business boasting an already impressive customer portfolio spanning: Retail, E-Commerce, Fashion and FMCG.

The Role

The Warehouse Operations Manager 3PL Contract Logistics , will play a critical role in leading all activities across a fast paced operation in Northampton operating within a Multi-User, Open & Closed Book, 250,000+ sq. ft. site.

This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting Line: Reporting to the site Assistant General Manager.
• Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement and projects.
• Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing, collective site operational team (up to 150+ employees) through managerial direct reports.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice.
• Process Optimisation: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

The Candidate

The successful candidate for the Warehouse Operations Manager 3PL Contract Logistics, opportunity will have the following skills and experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• A minimum of 5+ years Operations Manager / Senior Shift Operations Manager experience - Essential.
• Proven 3PL Multi-User experience required - Essential.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential.
• Managed a team over over 100 heads - Essential.
• An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential.
• Commutable to Northampton 5 x days per week - Essential.

The Package

• Salary - 55,000 to 65,000.
• Plus, additional company benefits.