At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and high performance.
- Company: Join a vibrant and supportive team in a dynamic organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, generous holiday entitlement, and life assurance.
- Other info: Modern workspace with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be an inspiring leader and drive operational success while developing your team.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing large-scale warehouse operations and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 52500 - 52500 £ per year.
Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with an expanding organisation based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as an Operations Manager on a full-time permanent basis.
Culture & Environment
Operating within a dynamic and ever-changing environment, they encourage innovation, accountability and forward-thinking at every level. You will be joining a vibrant and supportive team where collaboration is valued and success is shared. The business is committed to developing its people, providing structured training and ongoing support to ensure individuals have the tools and confidence to thrive and progress. The workspace itself reflects the energy of the organisation, modern, contemporary and thoughtfully designed to create an inspiring environment to work in. It is a fantastic space to be part of, where high standards, teamwork and growth go hand in hand.
Personality
You will be a confident and inspiring leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. Passionate about developing people, you will lead by example, motivate teams to achieve their best, and foster a positive, high-performing culture. You will be highly organised, commercially aware, and solutions-focused, with the ability to make informed decisions, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. A proactive mindset, resilience, and a genuine commitment to continuous improvement will enable you to succeed in this role.
Package and Benefits
- 1pm -10pm – Monday – Friday
- Pension: 3% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution, 1% tax relief, pensions advisor to visit the site twice a year
- Healthcare: All employees are entitled to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme from day one, providing a free 24hr confidential helpline on various issues. On completion of the 6-month probationary period, healthcare cash plan is available
- Holiday Entitlement: 23 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays. After 3 years’ service this increases to 24 days plus BH and at 6 years’ service it increases again to a maximum of 25 days plus BH. After completing 6-month probationary period, all employees are entitled to up to 5 days unpaid annual leave in addition to their paid allowance. This is pro-rata in the first part year, following probation.
- Life Assurance: 2x annual salary
- Free onsite parking
Job Description
- Leading the day-to-day management of warehouse operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-performing processes
- Driving operational performance while maintaining exceptional standards across productivity, quality, and stock accuracy
- Developing proactive plans to support business growth, increased volumes, and new product integration
- Ensuring operational processes are completed within agreed timescales and in line with company standards
- Leading, coaching, and developing Warehouse Managers, Team Leaders, and operational teams to achieve business objectives
- Managing workforce planning to ensure resources align with operational requirements
- Creating a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture through effective leadership and communication
- Promoting a strong health and safety culture, ensuring full compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Managing warehouse audits, health and safety reporting, equipment compliance, and site standards
- Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and overall warehouse performance
- Managing relationships with third-party suppliers and contractors to ensure service standards are consistently achieved
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience managing a large-scale warehouse or distribution operation within an Operations or Site Manager role
- Proven experience leading large teams and driving operational performance against KPIs
- Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all areas of the business
- Experience working within a warehouse or distribution centre environment is essential
- Strong understanding of operational compliance, health and safety, and warehouse best practice
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or similar operational software would be advantageous
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive operational improvements
- Experience of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen would be beneficial
Operations Manager in Tamworth employer: Oakley Recruitment Limited
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Tamworth as an Operations Manager, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of our vibrant work culture. We prioritise employee development with structured training and support, ensuring you have the tools to thrive in a dynamic environment. Enjoy a modern workspace, competitive benefits including generous holiday entitlement, and a commitment to your professional growth within a high-performing team.
Contact Details:
Oakley Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
