Site Manager in Peterborough

Site Manager – Logistics & Warehouse Operations Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Location: Cambridgshire (~30 mins outside of Peterborugh) Working Pattern: Site-based, with flexibility around operational requirements We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially successful operation of a busy logistics warehouse. This is a hands-on senior leadership role, responsible for people, performance, compliance, customer service and P&L, with a strong focus on continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities * Lead day-to-day warehouse operations including goods-in, storage, picking, packing and dispatch * Manage, motivate and develop warehouse teams, addressing performance, attendance and resourcing requirements * Monitor key KPIs including pick accuracy, on-time dispatch, stock integrity and labour efficiency * Prepare and present weekly site performance and P&L commentary, ensuring resources are fully utilised and flexed according to demand * Control operational costs and identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency * Plan and optimise workflows, processes and labour to achieve service and performance targets * Oversee FLT, MHE, WMS and inventory processes, ensuring operational readiness and stock accuracy * Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean, 5S and other process improvement activities * Maintain high standards of health & safety, compliance and site security * Lead and support internal and external audits, ensuring the site meets required regulatory, customer and quality standards * Build and maintain a strong safety-first and continuous improvement culture * Act as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers, transport teams and internal stakeholders * Resolve operational issues quickly and effectively to maintain agreed SLAs and service levels * Support customer visits and operational reviews About You We are looking for an experienced Warehouse, Logistics, Distribution or Operations Manager with a proven track record of leading a busy site. You will ideally have: * 5+ years' senior management experience within warehouse, logistics or distribution * Proven experience managing operational teams and developing people * Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, WMS and inventory systems * Experience with P&L management, KPI reporting and cost control * Experience leading internal and external audits * A strong understanding of warehouse H&S, compliance and quality standards * Experience delivering continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or 5S * Strong commercial awareness and customer/stakeholder management skills * Excellent decision-making, problem-solving and organisational abilities * A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a genuine focus on safety, service and continuous improvement Working Environment This is a full-time, site-based position within a warehouse environment. Flexibility may be required around operational demands, including occasional shift work, weekends or on-call responsibilities. If you're an experienced logistics leader looking for a role with genuine responsibility across people, operations, performance, safety, customer service and commercial management, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity