Interim Warehouse/Operations Manager

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Interim Warehouse/Operations Manager, London

Client: Silven Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

18280b9cd0e3

Job Views:

5

Posted:

13.02.2025

Expiry Date:

30.03.2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced food industry interim looking for your next contract? Or between jobs and open to a contract role? Ready to lead a dynamic team in the fast-paced world of food manufacturing? My client is looking for a proactive, results-driven leader to manage Warehouse/distribution and end-to-end operations at their state-of-the-art HQ in London.

What You’ll Do:

• Team Leadership: Supervise and motivate 19-45 team members, managing recruitment, training, and career progression.
• Operations Management: Oversee the packing, labelling, warehousing, and dispatch processes—ensuring orders are scheduled, executed on time, and meet quality standards.
• Stock & Equipment: Handle stock control, ordering of essential materials, smooth delivery of orders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, planning, and quality teams to adapt dynamically to changes and maintain high GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Cost Control: Manage labour costs and operational budgets to drive efficiency and profitability.

Skill base and quals:

• Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing or a similar environment.
• Operations and Warehouse management experience 5 yrs+.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong customer focus.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety, GMP, HACCP, and related food safety standards.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office / potentially some ERP systems.
• Whilst unusual in this position – basic engineering knowledge of food production machinery is a big +.
• If you happen to have an FLT license that could also be super useful.

The Details:

• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday regular days. (It’s never 9-5 – but nothing mental).
• 9-12 months initial term
• Interview within 7 days / start in towards end Feb

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