Warehouse Site Manager

JR United Kingdom; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Site Manager to lead operations in a rapidly expanding organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and efficiency in a multi-user environment. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, team management, and optimizing processes to enhance service quality. With a focus on building strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with industry standards, this position is ideal for someone with a solid background in logistics and a passion for operational excellence. Join a team that values growth and innovation!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in logistics and distribution, ideally as a Warehouse Site Manager.
• Experience managing medium-sized DC operations with budgetary responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities across a key DC operation.
• Develop and manage site budget while maintaining service quality.

Skills

Logistics Management

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Process Optimization

Client Relationship Management

Job description

The Warehouse Site Manager will play a critical role in leading all activity across a key DC operation, operating within a Multi-User, Open Book site.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Warehouse Site Manager to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reporting Line: Reporting to the UK Operations Director.
2. Operational Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all operational activities, including warehousing, distribution, strategy, continuous improvement, and projects.
3. Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing site operational team (up to 75+ employees) through managerial direct reports.
4. Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
5. Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Develop and manage the operational site budget, achieving financial objectives while maintaining service and quality.
6. Performance Metrics: Evolve the organizational approach to KPIs, ensuring existing and new site standardization.
7. Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
8. Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
9. Innovation: Support business initiatives to drive innovation, automation, robotics, and the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
10. Supplier Relationships: Manage UK commercial relationships with customers, suppliers, and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services.

The Successful Candidate - Key Experience

• Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain background (ideally as a Warehouse Site Manager) - Essential.
• Proven warehouse leadership experience within 3PL, production, manufacturing, automotive, FMCG, or construction industries, with a minimum of 5+ years of progressive responsibility - Essential.
• At least 5 years' experience operating at a General Manager, Senior General Manager, Head of, or Operations Director level - Essential.
• Previous budgetary responsibility for medium-sized DC operations exceeding £5m - Essential.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market.
• Excited by large-scale growth challenges.
• Resident within a commutable distance of Doncaster and surrounding areas.