Warehouse Operations Manager

Pin Point Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager in Manchester. You will lead a 24/7 operation, ensuring operational KPIs are met while fostering a safe and compliant environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, experience in fast-paced settings, and a track record in managing budgets and teams. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday, pension contributions, and health plans.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Matched pension contributions (up to 6%)

Life cover and health plan with digital GP access

High street, tech, and travel discounts

Early access to pay (up to 20% before payday)

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to thrive under pressure.
• Proven track record of achieving KPIs, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy 24/7 warehouse operation in Manchester, delivering operational KPIs and ensuring safety.
• Directly manage resources, monitor stock levels and costs, and collaborate with team leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes and implementing new ways of working.
• Foster a positive, engaging workplace culture that enables staff to perform at their best.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Operations Manager – Manchester

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead our busy 24/7 operation in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering operational KPIs, controlling budgets, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service. You’ll oversee a large team, creating a positive and engaging workplace culture where people can perform at their best.

Day to day, you’ll be managing resources effectively, monitoring stock and costs, and working with your team leaders to keep performance on track.

You’ll also champion continuous improvement, spotting opportunities to streamline processes and introducing new ways of working that benefit both the team and the customer.

If you’ve led large teams in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment (bonus points for foodservice), have strong leadership and communication skills, and thrive under pressure, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy 24/7 warehouse operation in Manchester, delivering operational KPIs and ensuring safety, compliance, and service standards.
• Directly manage resources, monitor stock levels and costs, and collaborate with team leaders to maintain performance.
• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes and implementing new ways of working to benefit the team and customer.
• Foster a positive, engaging workplace culture that enables staff to perform at their best.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment; bonus points for foodservice exposure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to thrive under pressure.
• Proven track record of achieving KPIs, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and compliance.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)
• Matched pension contributions (up to 6%)
• Life cover and health plan with digital GP access
• High street, tech, and travel discounts
• Early access to pay (up to 20% before payday)