Warehouse Operations Manager

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical supplies company in Wakefield is looking for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager. This senior role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, managing staff, and driving improvements in warehouse efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Medicash health cash program

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Accredited Training Programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior warehouse, logistics, or operations management role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working with data and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations including goods in/out and inventory control.
• Lead and develop the warehouse team to meet KPIs.
• Drive process improvements for productivity and safety.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Data handling

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Job Type: Permanent, Job Sector: Unspecified, Region: Yorkshire, Location: Wakefield, Salary: Competitive, Posted: 03/11/2025, Recruiter: Phoenix Medical Supplies.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Warehouse Operations Manager to lead our warehouse team and oversee day-to-day operations. This is a senior, hands‑on role that offers genuine autonomy. Must demonstrate flexibility and be able to structure working hours around operational needs. You’ll play a key role in shaping our warehouse strategy, managing people and processes, and driving continuous improvement. We’re seeking someone who can combine strong leadership with a practical understanding of warehouse efficiency, safety, and performance, with a keen eye to cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations including goods in/out, storage, logistics, and inventory control.
• Lead, coach, and develop the warehouse team to deliver high standards and meet KPIs.
• Drive process improvements to enhance productivity, accuracy, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to align warehouse operations with overall business goals.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, and workflows with a focus on flexibility and efficiency.
• Exercise full autonomy in day-to-day decision‑making while contributing to long‑term operational planning.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior warehouse, logistics, or operations management role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable working with data, KPIs, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• A flexible approach — able to adapt to changing priorities and balance strategic and hands‑on work.

Why Join Us?

• Autonomy: You’ll have the independence to make decisions and shape how the warehouse operates.
• Career development: Opportunities to grow with the business through leadership and professional development.
• Supportive culture: A team that values collaboration, trust, and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service.
• Medicash – a health cash program to assist with day‑to‑day healthcare costs.
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing – a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances.
• Access to High Street discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.