Warehouse Operations Manager: UK Support Distribution Centre

AB Volvo; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves overseeing both manual and automated warehouse operations, ensuring excellence in service levels, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to implement innovative solutions and drive operational efficiency while supporting a commitment to safety and development. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and operational excellence, where your leadership will make a significant impact on logistics and distribution.

Benefits

Annual company bonus

Pension scheme

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous holiday allowance

Discounts on various purchases

Fitness perks

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing warehouse operations and automated systems.
• Proven leadership in logistics or distribution centre environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a high-performing warehouse facility.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean practices and the Volvo Production System.
• Monitor KPIs and implement strategic actions to meet delivery goals.

Skills

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Lean principles

People leadership

Logistics management

Automation technology

Job description

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Warehouse Operations Manager: UK Support Distribution Centre

Location:

Rugby, GB, CV21 1DZ

Position Type: Professional

Salary: up to £55,000 depending on experience
Location:Rugby, UK
Travel: Occasional travel within the EU region

At Volvo Group, we’re not just moving goods — we’re moving the world. Within Service Market Logistics (SML), we deliver genuine parts efficiently and sustainably through a global logistics network. With 5,300+ employees across 60+ locations, we ensure customers receive what they need when they need it.

The UK Support Distribution Centre is a key site in the Region Gent EU network, and we’re investing in its future — blending people, processes, and technology to deliver world-class logistics.

What We Offer:

• Professional growth and development: Unlock your potential through various training and development opportunities.
• Company Bonus: Annual company bonus of up to 5%
• Pension scheme: Matched up to 7% of your salary, including death in service cover.
• Medical Insurance: Medical insurance coverage is provided by Bupa.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
• Generous holiday allowance: Start with 25 days and grow to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.
• Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts.

What will you do?

As Warehouse Operations Manager, you'll lead daily operations of a high-performing warehouse facility with up to 40 colleagues across 2 shifts, encompassing manual processes and automated systems. Your focus: secure service levels, optimise resources, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead all warehouse activities (manual and automated) to ensure operational excellence.
• Oversee staffing, capacity planning, performance, and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean practices and the Volvo Production System (VPS).
• Support digitalisation and automation initiatives that improve throughput and service.
• Monitor KPIs and implement strategic actions to meet delivery and productivity goals.
• Foster a culture of safety, development, and accountability.
• Engage cross-functional teams to align operations with broader logistics goals.
• Coach and develop team members to promote long-term growth.

Who are we looking for?

At Volvo Group, we’re searching for a proven leader passionate about logistics, ready to manage both traditional warehousing operations and cutting-edge automation.

You will have:

• Strong experience managing both traditional warehouse operations and automated warehousing systems.
• Proven leadership in logistics or distribution centre environments.
• Understanding of lean principles, resource planning, and performance tracking.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and automation technology.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

Apply now and join us on the road ahead.

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Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing barriers to entry, so even if you feel you may not meet every qualification, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across our brands and entities.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all manufacturing of Volvo, Renault, and Mack trucks, engines, transmissions, and logistics for global distribution. We have 30,000 employees across 30 plants and 50 distribution centers worldwide. Our global footprint offers opportunities for an international career in a state-of-the-art environment, where continuous improvement is foundational. As our planet faces great challenges, we stand at the forefront of innovation, ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school, and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to transitioning to sustainable and safe transport, mobility, and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group means working with iconic brands and being part of a global leader harnessing automated driving, electromobility, and connectivity.

Our people are passionate, aim for high performance, and thrive on teamwork and learning. Life at Volvo is supported by a culture of care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better, more resilient society for future generations.