Warehouse Operations Manager
Ref: AS8097791
Blackburn, England
£70,000
- Permanent
- Warehouse Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Optimisation
About the candidate
A seasoned warehouse operations professional with over seven years’ experience across high-volume distribution environments, including logistics, regional distribution and national retail operations. They bring a strong mix of hands-on leadership, process optimisation and cross-functional collaboration, with a clear focus on safety, service and operational performance.
Available to start in two weeks and seeking a permanent opportunity, they are well suited to fast-paced warehouse and distribution settings where team engagement, continuous improvement and data-led decision-making are key.
What makes them great?
- Proven cost reduction: Delivered process improvements that reduced operational costs by around 15% while supporting better inventory accuracy.
- Improved delivery performance: Worked closely with wider teams to align warehouse capability with production schedules, helping achieve a 20% uplift in on-time deliveries.
- Productivity focused: Redesigned warehouse workflows and layout to drive a 10% productivity improvement in a fast-paced operational setting.
Areas of expertise
- Warehouse Operations: Experienced in overseeing busy warehouse environments, maintaining safety standards and improving day-to-day operational efficiency.
- Inventory & Fulfilment: Strong background in optimising inventory management, fulfilment processes and reporting systems to support service delivery.
- Team Leadership: Confident leading, training and developing warehouse teams, with a focus on performance, engagement and retention.