Warehouse Operations Manager

Ref: AS6194341

Kettering, England

£45,000

• Permanent
• Warehouse Automation
• Operational Cost Reduction
• Team Leadership

About the candidate

A seasoned warehouse operations professional with a strong background in managing large-scale logistics and distribution environments. They bring hands-on experience across regional distribution, national supply chain and fast-paced e-commerce settings, with a clear focus on operational performance, customer service, compliance and cost control.

They are a practical and engaging leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes and getting the best out of automated warehouse systems. Available for a permanent role, they would be a strong fit for businesses looking to improve service levels, efficiency and team performance in a busy warehouse operation.

What makes them great?

• Improves operational performance: Implemented new warehouse processes that reduced order processing times by around 20% while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
• Delivers cost efficiencies: Supported the introduction of a new warehouse management system, contributing to an approximate 15% reduction in operational costs.
• Strengthens safety culture: Championed health and safety initiatives in an e-commerce warehouse environment, helping to reduce workplace incidents by around 30%.

Areas of expertise

• Warehouse Operations: Experienced in managing busy distribution centre activity, resource planning, order processing, inventory control and peak-period performance.
• Systems & Automation: Strong exposure to warehouse management systems and automation projects, helping to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Confident leading shift leaders and warehouse operatives, with a focus on engagement, development, safety and performance delivery.