Warehouse Operations Manager - FMCG!

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon-Fri with flexibility

Supportive leadership team

Career development

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a large, fast-paced warehouse and logistics function in a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment. You will manage goods-in, dispatch, stock, and customer service while driving continuous improvement.

You will lead a ~45-person team via 6 Team Leaders, ensuring efficient material flow and robust KPI delivery across service, productivity, cost, quality and safety. A strong change‑oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proven ability to manage large, high-volume warehouse operations.
• Experience in FMCG or perishables supply chains.
• Knowledge of stock control, inventory accuracy and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse operations including goods‑in, dispatch, storage and inventory management.
• Develop and manage a ~45-strong team via 6 direct-report Team Leaders.
• Ensure efficient flow of materials and finished goods across site.
• Drive stock accuracy, inventory control and warehouse compliance.
• Oversee vehicle dispatch activity and distribution performance to customers.
• Support production with material availability and warehouse planning.
• Deliver KPIs for service, productivity, cost, quality and safety.
• Lead process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Supply Chain and Customer teams.

Skills

People leadership

Operations management

Process improvement

Stock management

Tools

WMS

Job description

Are you an experienced warehouse or logistics leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact?

We're seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a large, fast-paced warehouse and logistics function within a high-volume FMCG manufacturing environment. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for warehousing, goods-in, dispatch, stock management, customer service, and operational performance.

Managing a team of approximately 45 colleagues through 6 Team Leaders, you'll play a critical role in ensuring products, materials, and customer orders move efficiently through the operation while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This role would suit an ambitious leader who enjoys taking ownership, challenging the status quo, and implementing improvements within a busy manufacturing or distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse operations, including Goods-In, Dispatch, Storage and Inventory Management
• Manage and develop a team of 45 colleagues through 6 direct-report Team Leaders
• Ensure the efficient flow of raw materials, packaging and finished goods across the site
• Drive stock accuracy, inventory control and warehouse compliance standards
• Oversee vehicle dispatch activity and distribution performance
• Support production through effective material availability and warehouse planning
• Deliver operational KPIs relating to service, productivity, cost, quality and safety
• Identify and implement process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Supply Chain and Customer teams to deliver exceptional service

About You

We're looking for a strong people leader who can quickly establish credibility, lead from the front, and drive performance through their team.

You'll ideally have experience in:

• Warehouse Operations Management, Logistics Management or Distribution Leadership
• FMCG, food manufacturing, bakery, perishables, chilled products or fast-flow distribution
• Managing large warehouse teams within a high-volume environment
• Stock management, inventory control and warehouse systems
• Process improvement and operational transformation projects
• Delivering high service levels within customer-focused supply chains
• Leading through change and driving accountability across teams

Experience gained within a retail distribution centre, food manufacturing operation or other fast-paced logistics environment would be particularly valuable.

What's on Offer?

• High-profile leadership role with significant operational responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and modernise warehouse operations
• Stable Monday-Friday working pattern with flexibility
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're a proactive, hands-on warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.