Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and proactive
Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee and optimise
warehouse operations across multiple sites in the UK and the Netherlands. This role is critical to ensuring efficient logistics operations, consistent standards, and strong performance across all
warehouses.
You will work closely with
warehouse managers and team leaders, drive continuous improvement, and take ownership of health & safety, reporting, and operational performance. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Leadership
Liaise daily with
warehouse managers and team leaders to ensure smooth and efficient logistics operations.
Oversee
warehouse processes and procedures across three
warehouse locations in the UK and the Netherlands.
Provide general operational support across departments where required.
Act as the designated operations lead during periods of absence or high operational demand.
Support and guide
warehouse leadership teams to ensure consistent standards and best practices.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Monitor
warehouse performance against agreed KPIs and targets.
Identify cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvement opportunities.
Suggest and implement revised processes and workflows to enhance
warehouse operations.
Lead team reporting and target-setting activities across all sites.
Ensure continuous improvement culture is embedded within
warehouse teams.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Take full responsibility for health and safety compliance across all
warehouse sites.
Ensure policies, procedures, and safe working practices are consistently applied.
Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions as required.
Reporting & Data
Maintain accurate operational reporting and data requirements.
Analyse performance data to support decision-making and improvement initiatives.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
Travel & Flexibility
Willingness to travel at least once per month for minimum 5 working days to support
warehouse in Netherlands.
Flexibility to respond to operational priorities and business needs.
Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience in
warehouse or logistics operations management.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Experience managing multi-site operations.
Solid understanding of health & safety regulations in a
warehouse environment.
Analytical mindset with strong reporting and problem-solving abilities.
Comfortable working cross-functionally and in fast-paced environments.
Benefits Include:
Being part of a EOT, with profit sharing
Tiered Annual Leave depending on years of service
Company Pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Please do not apply if you do not have the relevant experience and willingness to travel abroad minimum 5 days a month.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Additional leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:
Hutton CM13 1TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
health and safety: 2 years (required)
warehouse operations manager: 5 years (required)
Willingness to travel:
25% (required)
Work Location: In person
RequirementsKey Skills & Experience
Proven experience in
warehouse or logistics operations management.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Experience managing multi-site operations.
Solid understanding of health & safety regulations in a
warehouse environment.
Analytical mindset with strong reporting and problem-solving abilities.
Comfortable working cross-functionally and in fast-paced environments.
BenefitsBenefitsPulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Employee discount
Additional leave
Profit sharing
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Company events
On-site parking
Benefits Include:
Being part of a EOT, with profit sharing
Tiered Annual Leave depending on years of service
Company Pension
Health & wellbeing programme
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Employee discount
Additional leave
Profit sharing
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Company events
On-site parking
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Employee discount
Additional leave
Profit sharing
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Company events
On-site parking
Requirements
Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in
warehouse or logistics operations management. Strong leadership and management skills. Experience managing multi-site operations. Solid understanding of health & safety regulations in a
warehouse environment. Analytical mindset with strong reporting and problem-solving abilities. Comfortable working cross-functionally and in fast-paced environments.
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