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Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

Ref: 20230

London, United Kingdom

£85,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Operations Management
  • Cost Reduction Expert
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A seasoned Senior Warehouse Operations Manager, our candidate harnesses a significant track record of transforming warehouse operations across diverse sectors like 3PL, FMCG, construction, and e-commerce. With a robust approach to continuous improvement, staff engagement, and strategic project delivery, they have consistently delivered excellence in highly demanding environments. Their experience spans implementing effective operational efficiencies in various large-scale distribution centres, ensuring that they not only meet but exceed performance metrics while optimising resources and budgets.

From rescuing failing sites to orchestrating massive reductions in operational costs, they are adept at driving substantial change and delivering tangible results. Whether streamlining processes, ramping up productivity, or fostering a safety-first culture, they bring a wealth of expertise to potentially transform any warehousing operation.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Savings and Efficiency: Achieved over £3 million in annual cost savings through effective restructuring, optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Metric Improvements: Markedly improved operational metrics such as OTIF (On-Time In-Full) by over 10% and reduced mispicks from 100+ a day to single digits weekly.
  • Innovative Solutions: Designed and implemented rewards and recognition schemes that align with business values, while establishing rigorous tracking systems to enhance operational accountability and reduce downtime.

Areas of expertise

  • Leadership in Site Recovery: Successfully recovered a failing site with comprehensive P&L responsibility, overseeing a team of 7 and about 80 indirect staff.
  • Operational Excellence: Deep knowledge in full P&L Management, achieving costs savings of nearly £3 million through various structural and operational enhancements.
  • Team Development and Safety Standards: Passionate about employee engagement and maintaining stringent safety standards, ensuring all operations align with regulatory requirements and continuously improving on KPIs.