Warehouse Operations Manager

Loom Talent; West Midlands; 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

Job summary

Loom Talent Limited has exclusive engagement for a Warehouse Operations Manager role in Smethwick, Birmingham. You will oversee a UK NDC headcount of ~60 and drive growth as turnover triples in three years, while maintaining safety, efficiency, and high service levels.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in senior warehouse roles, strong leadership, and a solid background in logistics and supply chain with experience of WMS/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain background essential.
• 5+ years' experience at Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager / Senior Operations Manager level essential.
• Experience managing teams of 50+ employees through direct reports essential.
• Working knowledge of WMS / ERP systems - essential.
• Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement methodology advantageous.
• Commutable to Smethwick, Birmingham area 5 days per week essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team to reach their full potential with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Uphold health and safety standards across the warehouse and distribution arm of the business.
• Develop and monitor KPI-based site standards and drive standardisation.
• Lead CI & optimisation activities with robust methodology.
• Utilise WMS & ERP to drive operational efficiency and improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth flow of goods to end customers.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Continuous Improvement

Lean Six Sigma (CI)

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

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.

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.