Interim
Warehouse Manager
Warehouse Transformation Programme and WMS Implementation Berkshire 69 Month Assignment |£500£550/day expenses This isnt a
warehouse management role. Its an opportunity to redesign how an entire
warehouse operation will work for the next decade. Our client is a highly respected UK food manufacturer with an enviable portfolio of retail and foodservice customers. They are investing significantly in their manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure and are embarking on one of the most important
warehouse transformation programmes in their history. As part of this investment, they are looking for an exceptional Interim
Warehouse Project Manager to become a key member of the transformation team. This is not about simply keeping a
warehouse running. This is about challenging existing ways of working, improving systems, strengthening inventory control, designing future
warehouse processes and ensuring the business is fully prepared for the next phase of its operational evolution. If you enjoy walking into a business, asking why? , building better ways of working and leaving behind a stronger operation than the one you inherited, this could be exactly the assignment youre looking for. The Challenge Like many successful manufacturing businesses, the
warehouse has evolved over many years, processes work, people know what to do and the operation delivers. But much of that knowledge lives inside the heads of experienced people rather than within consistently embedded systems and processes. The business is now preparing for a significant
warehouse transformation and new build, that creates an opportunity. Before moving into the next phase, they want to ensure that:
warehouse processes are robust and repeatable inventory is managed through systems rather than tribal knowledge operational workflows are future-proofed
warehouse systems are fully utilised governance is strengthened operational improvements are embedded the
warehouse is ready to support the next generation of manufacturing. Thats where you come in. The Opportunity Working as part of the
warehouse transformation steering group, youll become the operational voice of the programme. Youll work across
Warehouse, Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory, Manufacturing and Project teams to help shape how the future
warehouse should operate. Rather than taking over day-to-day
warehouse management, your focus will be on helping the business move from how weve always done it to how well operate in the future. Youll influence strategic decisions whilst remaining close enough to the operation to understand what really happens on the
warehouse floor. This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing operational credibility with strategic thinking. What Youll Be Responsible For Help define the future
warehouse operating model. Managing the existing teams Review existing
warehouse processes from goods-in through to dispatch. Identify operational risks before
warehouse transformation takes place. Improve inventory governance, stock integrity and
warehouse controls. Support the development of robust
warehouse operating procedures. Ensure
warehouse requirements are fully represented within the wider transformation programme. Challenge existing
warehouse practices and introduce more efficient ways of working. Improve utilisation of
warehouse systems and operational reporting. Work alongside Inventory and Supply Chain teams to improve stock visibility and inventory management. Identify opportunities to improve
warehouse interfaces with production planning and transport. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the
warehouse operation. Coach and support the existing
warehouse leadership team, allowing Shift Managers to continue leading the day-to-day operation. Act as the senior escalation point for operational issues where required. Build practical, sustainable solutions that continue delivering value long after the assignment has finished. Were Looking for Someone Who Has been here before. Someone who has walked into a live food manufacturing environment, quickly understood the operation, earned credibility with
warehouse teams and successfully delivered operational change without disrupting customer service. Youll be equally comfortable wearing safety boots on the
warehouse floor as you are presenting recommendations in a steering group meeting. You wont be interested in change for the sake of change. Youll understand that the best operational improvements are the ones that frontline teams actually adopt. Your Background Youll most likely have built your career within: Food Manufacturing Chilled or Ambient Food Production and Warehousing High-volume Manufacturing Complex Warehousing Operations Youll have experience leading projects involving:
Warehouse transformation
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Inventory optimisation
Warehouse process redesign
Warehouse relocations Operational Excellence Lean Warehousing Continuous Improvement
Warehouse automation or systems implementation Cross-functional operational improvement Experience with
warehouse systems such as Manhattan, SAP EWM, UNITY, Oracle WMS, Blue Yonder, Krber, HighJump or similar platforms would be highly beneficial. More importantly, youll understand how technology should support operational excellence rather than dictate it. The Leadership Style That Will Succeed This business values leaders who build trust before they build change. Youll be collaborative rather than political. Curious rather than critical. Pragmatic rather than theoretical. Youll challenge constructively, coach naturally and quickly become someone that
warehouse teams, project teams and senior leaders enjoy working with. Your ability to influence people will be every bit as important as your technical capability. Why This Assignment Stands Out Very few interim
warehouse opportunities offer genuine transformation responsibility but this one does. Youll have the opportunity to influence a major operational investment, shape future
warehouse processes, improve systems, strengthen inventory management and leave a lasting legacy within a successful UK manufacturing business. This is the sort of assignment that enhances an interim portfolio, not because of the title but because of the impact! Package £500£550 per day expenses 69 month assignment Berkshire Immediate start preferred High-profile transformation programme Opportunity to shape the future
warehouse operation of a leading UK food manufacturer Interested? If youre an experienced interim who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, influencing change and delivering sustainable improvement within fast-paced
warehouse environments, wed love to hear from you.
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