Warehouse Operations Manager - Nights

WR Logistics; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment partner in Stoke-on-Trent seeks an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee night shift operations. The role involves leading a team, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing reporting processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in warehouse operations and the ability to implement effective procedures. A competitive salary of up to £50,000 is offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to 50,000

Leadership role with full responsibility

Opportunity for process improvement

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network operations.
• Hands-on, approachable style with the ability to motivate and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing the warehouse team to deliver high performance.
• Implementing and maintaining policies, procedures, and processes to ensure operational efficiency.
• Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of cross-docking

Process-driven approach

Ability to motivate a team

Administrative skills

Job description

Warehouse Operations Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum
Hours: Nights 20:30 - 06:00am Full-time

We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a busy warehouse team in Stoke-on-Trent running our Night shift from Monday to Friday. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, process-driven leader who thrives on driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Warehouse Operations Manager Role:

You will oversee a team of 8 warehouse staff, managing all aspects of warehouse operations including cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network operations. This role is roughly 70% shop floor and 30% desk-based, allowing you to stay close to the team while also managing reporting, processes, and administration.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating, and developing the warehouse team to deliver high performance.
• Implementing and maintaining policies, procedures, and processes to ensure operational efficiency.
• Overseeing daily warehouse operations, including cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network activities.
• Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience within warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network operations.
• A process-driven approach with the ability to implement policies and procedures effectively.
• Hands-on, approachable style with the ability to motivate and lead a small team.
• Ability to balance shop floor presence with desk-based administrative responsibilities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to 50,000.
• Leadership role with full responsibility for operational performance.
• Opportunity to shape processes and influence continuous improvement.

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.