Warehouse Operations Manager

WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Location: Bury (with occasional travel to sites in Oswestry and Preston)

Salary: £40,000-55,000/annum (negotiable)

Working hours: Monday to Friday 10:00AM-06:00PM (with occasional weekends and overtimes if needed)

About Company

Our client is an award winning, leading family run foodservice business delivering high-quality food to retailers, restaurants, and food service businesses throughout north of England.

As a result of their substantial growth, we currently recruit for the Warehouse Operations Manager who will oversee site operations ensuring the department run efficiently, compliantly, and responsibly at all times. As a new role, they will have overall responsibility for the operations with support from the existing Service Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure efficient order fulfillment and timely deliveries.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of warehouse staff, ensuring productivity and adherence to safety standards.
• Oversee the preparation and shipping of customer orders, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with stock control to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
• Implement and maintain operational procedures, ensuring continuous improvement in processes.
• Coordinate with other departments (e.g., sales, logistics) to ensure smooth service delivery and address any customer issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges, acting as the first point of contact for any issues during the shift.
• Ensure all staff comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and health & safety guidelines.
• Prepare and report on operational KPIs, including productivity, efficiency, and quality.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in warehouse management, operations, or logistics, ideally in the food wholesale industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of health, safety, and regulatory requirements in the food industry.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work on specific shift (10AM – 06:00 PM) and occasional weekends or overtime as needed.

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated Operations Manager with a focus on health and safety, eager to contribute to the success of an award-winning family-run foodservice business, we invite you to apply.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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