Warehouse Operations Manager

MVP Search and Selection; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager based in Sunbury-on-Thames. In this role, you will oversee all warehouse operations, ensuring effective leadership and compliance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in fast-paced warehouse management, strong people development skills, and a focus on Health & Safety practices. A competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience of managing fast-paced warehouse operations (FMCG, retail, food etc).
• Demonstrated ability to engage and develop people.
• Strong organizational, time management, and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop direct reports and teams by recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations cost-effectively.
• Lead and develop a culture of best-in-class Health & Safety practice.

Skills

People Management

Operational Management

Health & Safety Leadership

Financial Reporting

Inventory Management

Relationship Building

Tools

WMS Systems

Job description

Warehouse Operations Manager
Surrey – commutable from Staines, Slough, Bracknell, Weybridge, Acton, Chessington, Sunbury
On offer: Up to £50,000 + car allowance + benefits

Are you an experienced manager of warehouse operations looking for a fresh challenge? MVP is partnering with an award-winning, innovative business to recruit a Warehouse Operations Manager for a busy storage and distribution site in West London.

In this role, you’ll proactively manage all warehouse operations at the site, providing effective leadership and ensuring your teams are engaged and empowered to deliver an effective, compliant and cost-focused operation. This role will be right for you if you’re someone who is passionate about continually developing and improving the operations under your control.

Key responsibilities:

• People Management – develop your direct reports and teams by recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring to deliver outstanding results
• Operations – cost-effectively manage day-to-day warehouse operations; oversee and make changes to the daily plan in line with changing demands. Deliver on strategic plans.
• Health & Safety – Lead and develop a culture of best-in-class Health & Safety practice across the warehouse operation.
• Financial Reporting – creation of weekly P&L accounts
• Site Systems & Processes – design efficient systems for inventory management, product handling, storage, receiving and equipment utilisation.
• Reporting - produce KPI and financial data reports

Experience & skills required:

• Significant previous experience of managing fast-paced warehouse operations (FMCG, retail, food etc)
• Able to demonstrate real achievements in managing, engaging and developing people – you’ll need excellent motivational capabilities.
• Strong organisational, time management and planning abilities including resource planning experience.
• Health & Safety – ability to lead and develop a culture of safety awareness among staff. IOSH qualification preferred.
• Previous experience and knowledge of WMS systems. Excellent IT skills and analytical abilities
• Excellent relationship-building skills and abilities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive, growing and evolving business that is experiencing sustained growth.