Warehouse Operations Manager

Loom Talent; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Company pension contributions

Progression opportunities

Other company benefits

Job summary

Loom Talent is recruiting a Warehouse Operations Manager for their growing distribution centre in Smethwick. The role oversees a UK NDC with around 60 colleagues, driving safety, efficiency and continuous improvement to support ambitious growth plans.

You will lead a team, implement CI initiatives, and leverage WMS/ERP systems to enhance performance and accuracy across warehousing operations. This is a hands-on leadership position with clear advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics distribution and supply chain.
• 5+ years in a Warehouse/Operations leadership role.
• Experience leading teams of 50+ people.
• Working knowledge of WMS/ERP systems.
• Lean Six Sigma/CI knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 60-person UK NDC with a focus on safety and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across the site.
• Utilise WMS/ERP to optimise operations and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth flow of goods.

Skills

Logistics/SC

People management

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operations Manager

Company: Leading in-house distributor

Package: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum plus benefits + 20% bonus

Location: Smethwick, Birmingham

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00

Are you a dynamic Warehouse professional looking to make a real impact within a growing distribution centre? This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans, where you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the operation and supporting its continued expansion.

The Company

Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively engaged by a leading high growth in-house distributor in search for a Warehouse Operations Manager.

This role will oversee a UK NDC looking after a headcount of c. 60 colleagues for an ambitious business looking to triple turnover in the next 3 years.

Our client is a leading provider into a diverse multi-sector client base spanning the UK & Internationally, whilst being committed to maintaining the highest standards of service, safety, and overall operational efficiency.

Aside being a competent leader, this individual needs to have a reasonable awareness of CI initiatives and have a proven ability to work at pace.

Key Duties of a Warehouse Operations Manager

• People-Centric Leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to reach their full potential. Your focus on the well-being and development of your staff will be the cornerstone of success whilst having a continuous improvement mindset.
• Health & Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the warehouse and distribution arm of the business.
• Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation.
• Continuous Improvement - To lead the sites CI & Optimisation activities, ensuring robust CI Methodology & Best Practise is ingrained in the ongoing site culture.
• WMS & ERP Expertise: Utilise your experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Business Systems to drive operational efficiency. Familiarity with WMS & ERP implementations is a definite plus.
• Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the seamless flow of goods from the warehouse to the end customer.

The Candidate

• Have a Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain background - Essential.
• Have a minimum of 5+ years' experience at a Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager / Senior Operations Manager or even General Manager level - Essential.
• Have managed teams beyond 50+ employees through direct managerial reports - Essential.
• Prior experience of Warehouse moves - Highly Desirable.
• A working knowledge of WMS / ERP systems - Essential.
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills - Essential.
• An understanding of Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology - Advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities - Essential.
• Commutable to the Smethwick, Birmingham area 5 days per week - Essential.

The Package

• Salary - 60,000 to 70,000 (Dependant on experience).
• 20% Company Bonus.
• 25 days holiday+ 8 Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Contributions.
• Plus additional company benefits.
• Lots of opportunity for progression.