Warehouse Operations Manager - Growth to Director

Handley James Consulting Ltd; Knighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Handley James Consulting Ltd is assisting a Powys-based distributor of specialist home and heritage products in recruiting a Warehouse Operations Manager. You will lead the warehouse team, optimise layout, and oversee end-to-end operations from goods in to despatch while driving productivity and standards.

The role emphasises health and safety, liaison with 3rd party couriers, and continuous improvement through WMS/ERP systems, with a clear pathway to SLT and eventual Operations Director level.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-disciplined warehouse team.
• Experience with full 360 warehouse operations.
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems and true cycle counting.
• Proactive with improvement plans.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the warehouse team and ensure productivity.
• Improve the layout of the facility.
• Manage full 360 warehouse operations from goods in to despatch.
• Health and safety management and adherence.
• Logistics and 3rd party courier liaison and negotiation.
• Improve warehouse operations and WMS.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse mgmt

Process improvement

WMS experience

Cycle counting

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Job description

Handley James Consulting Ltd is assisting a Powys-based distributor of specialist home and heritage products in recruiting a Warehouse Operations Manager. You will lead the warehouse team, optimise layout, and oversee end-to-end operations from goods in to despatch while driving productivity and standards.

The role emphasises health and safety, liaison with 3rd party couriers, and continuous improvement through WMS/ERP systems, with a clear pathway to SLT and eventual Operations Director level.