Job Title: Warehouse Operations Manager Company: Leading in-house distributor Package: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum plus benefits + 20% bonus Location: Smethwick, Birmingham Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00 Are you a dynamic Warehouse professional looking to make a real impact within a growing distribution centre? This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans, where you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the operation and supporting its continued expansion. The Company Loom Talent Limited have been exclusively engaged by a leading high growth in-house distributor in search for a Warehouse Operations Manager. This role will oversee a UK NDC looking after a headcount of c. 60 colleagues for an ambitious business looking to triple turnover in the next 3 years. Our client is a leading provider into a diverse multi-sector client base spanning the UK & Internationally, whilst being committed to maintaining the highest standards of service, safety, and overall operational efficiency. Aside being a competent leader, this individual needs to have a reasonable awareness of CI initiatives and have a proven ability to work at pace. Key Duties of a Warehouse Operations Manager: People-Centric Leadership: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to reach their full potential. Your focus on the well-being and development of your staff will be the cornerstone of success whilst having a continuous improvement mindset. Health & Safety: Uphold rigorous health and safety standards, fostering a culture of safety awareness throughout the warehouse and distribution arm of the business. Performance Metrics: Continue to evolve the organisational approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring existing and new site standardisation. Continuous Improvement - To lead the sites CI & Optimisation activities, ensuring robust CI Methodology & Best Practise is ingrained in the ongoing site culture. WMS & ERP Expertise: Utilise your experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Business Systems to drive operational efficiency. Familiarity with WMS & ERP implementations is a definite plus. Customer & Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the seamless flow of goods from the warehouse to the end customer. The Candidate Have a Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain background - Essential. Have a minimum of 5+ years' experience at a Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager / Senior Operations Manager or even General Manager level - Essential. Have managed teams beyond 50+ employees through direct managerial reports - Essential. Prior experience of Warehouse moves - Highly Desirable. A working knowledge of WMS / ERP systems - Essential. Exceptional people management and leadership skills - Essential. An understanding of Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology - Advantageous. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities - Essential. Commutable to the Smethwick, Birmingham area 5 days per week - Essential. The Package: Salary - £60,000 to £70,000 (Dependant on experience). 20% Company Bonus. 25 days holiday+ 8 Bank Holidays. Company Pension Contributions. Plus additional company benefits. Lots of opportunity for progression. Apply: If you're ready to lead a dedicated team, drive operational excellence, and champion safety and efficiency, this could be the role for you! If you're a visionary warehouse leader with a people-centric approach, please get in touch or apply below
Warehouse Operations Manager in Smethwick employer: Loom Talent
Loom Talent's partner in the West Midlands is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible part-time role that perfectly accommodates personal commitments while fostering a supportive work environment for its nearly 500 employees. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, this organization prioritises improvement in employee relations, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
