Operations Manager
Ref: AS5607548
Sheffield, England
£60,000
- Permanent
- Automated Returns
- Warehouse Leadership
- Operational Improvement
About the candidate
A seasoned operations professional with strong experience across high-volume automated returns, warehouse operations and logistics coordination. They have worked within national logistics, regional distribution and mid-sized fulfilment environments, bringing a practical, data-led approach to improving efficiency, service levels and operational control.
They are a confident people leader who is comfortable managing multi-functional teams, departmental budgets, compliance standards and fast-paced customer demands. With a proactive mindset and a clear focus on health and safety, they would be a strong fit for a permanent role within an organisation looking to strengthen operational performance.
What makes them great?
- Improved Efficiency By 20%: Delivered process improvements across a major retail returns operation while maintaining service levels and meeting tight deadlines.
- Reduced Costs By 15%: Introduced stronger inventory management and automated systems within a regional distribution setting.
- Boosted Service Delivery By 30%: Strengthened logistics coordination and stakeholder relationships to improve service delivery times.
Areas of expertise
- Warehouse & Returns Operations: Experienced in managing high-volume automated returns, inventory control, order processing and distribution activity.
- Operational Improvement: Skilled in using data, process reviews and automation to improve productivity, accuracy and cost control.
- Team Leadership & Compliance: Strong background in leading supervisors and operational teams while maintaining safety, quality and customer service standards.