Warehouse Operations Manager in Derby

Warehouse Operations ManagerLocation: Dronfield (Onsite)Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility around start and finish times to support the operationContract: Permanent, Full TimeCompetitive Salary + Benefits + Career DevelopmentAbout Gunstones BakeryGunstones Bakery is a leading UK bakery business and part of the Boparan Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturing groups. Supplying high-quality bakery products to major retailers and customers across the UK, we operate in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where service, quality, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to develop and modernise our operations, we are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to play a critical leadership role within our Dronfield site.The OpportunityReporting into the Site Leadership Team and acting as a key operational leader, this role is effectively the number two within the warehouse function and has a significant influence across warehousing, logistics, materials management, customer service, and operational performance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead warehouse operations across Goods In, Storage, Dispatch and Nights.Manage a team of 45 through 6 Team Leaders.Drive OTIF, stock accuracy, service and cost performance.Ensure timely material supply to production and efficient dispatch continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence.About YouA hands-on warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, challenges the status quo and delivers measurable improvements.Essential ExperienceWarehouse, Logistics or Distribution Management experience.Strong background in low shelf-life, perishable FMCG or food manufacturing environments.Proven experience leading large teams through first-line managers.Track record of improving operational performance, efficiency and stock accuracy.Strong knowledge of warehouse systems, inventory control and distribution leader with a proactive, accountable approachWhy Join Us?Join a successful and growing business within the Boparan GroupKey leadership role with genuine influence across the operationOpportunity to modernise and improve warehouse performanceWork within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environmentStrong career development opportunitiesCompetitive salary and benefits packageAutonomy to shape the future of the warehouse functionIf you're an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager with a background in FMCG, food manufacturing, retail distribution or fast-moving logistics environments and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.