Operations Team Manager
Ref: AS3712900
Birmingham, UK
£48,000
- Permanent
- Warehouse Operations Leadership
- Logistics Process Improvement
- Team Development
About the candidate
This candidate is a hands-on operations leader with strong experience across warehouse management, logistics and distribution environments. They have a solid track record of improving day-to-day performance, maintaining safety and compliance standards, and keeping busy teams focused in fast-paced operational settings.
They bring a practical, people-first approach to leadership, having managed teams of up to 15 and supported training, onboarding and cross-functional collaboration. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are well suited to a permanent Operations Team Manager role where service, accuracy and continuous improvement are key.
What makes them great?
- Improves Performance: Helped increase order fulfilment speed by around 20% through better warehouse processes and best-practice implementation.
- Reduces Service Issues: Used data analysis to identify operational inefficiencies, supporting a reduction in late shipments of around 15%.
- Builds Positive Teams: Led a team of 15 colleagues, creating an engaged, high-performance culture while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Areas of expertise
- Warehouse Operations: Experienced in managing busy warehouse environments, with a focus on inventory accuracy, order fulfilment and operational compliance.
- Logistics & Distribution: Strong grounding in inbound and outbound logistics, shipping, receiving, vendor coordination and carrier relationships.
- Team Leadership: Confident leading, developing and engaging operational teams, including training and onboarding new starters.