Warehouse Operations Manager

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead its distribution center in East London. You will oversee receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment and dispatch, and drive efficiency while ensuring a safe, compliant environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in logistics or a related field and proven leadership in WMS-enabled operations. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Administration, or related field.
• Significant experience in a Warehouse Operations Manager or similar role.
• Proven experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent understanding of inventory management principles and logistics best practices.
• Ability to manage teams and drive operational improvements in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and timely processing of goods.
• Supervise, train, and motivate warehouse staff to achieve performance targets.
• Implement and maintain robust inventory control systems to ensure accuracy.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflows for maximum efficiency and space utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Logistics knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, SCM, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Warehouse Operations Manager to lead their distribution center in East London. This role is crucial for overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, and dispatch. You will be responsible for optimizing warehouse efficiency, ensuring accuracy, managing a team of warehouse staff, and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics and supply chain management, with a proven ability to drive performance and implement best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and timely processing of goods.
• Supervise, train, and motivate warehouse staff to achieve performance targets.
• Implement and maintain robust inventory control systems to ensure accuracy.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflows for maximum efficiency and space utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience in a Warehouse Operations Manager or similar role.
• Proven experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of inventory management principles and logistics best practices.
• Ability to manage teams and drive operational improvements in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid vacation and other employee perks.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• A key leadership role within a major logistics hub in East London.