Operations Manager

Oakenshaw Source: WhatJobs

£43,000–£58,000

Operations Manager - Warehouse

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm / Monday to Friday

Location: BD12 Oakenshaw

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and driven Operations Manager to take overall responsibility for the leadership and performance of a busy, fast-paced warehouse operation processing up to 70,000 parcels per day.

This is a highly operational, manual and fast-moving environment where pace, accuracy, people leadership and problem-solving are critical to success.

You will have direct reports consisting of Shift Managers and will take responsibility for overall shift leadership, performance and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction across the shift.
Manage and support Shift Managers as direct reports.
Take ownership of shift performance, productivity, quality and operational standards.
Identify, investigate and resolve complex operational problems across the site.
Monitor performance throughout the shift and take action when issues arise.
Lead and develop a large operational workforce in a demanding, high-volume environment.
Ensure teams are working safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures.
Drive continuous improvement across processes and productivity.
Maintain clear and accurate shift reporting.
Communicate operational performance, issues and actions to senior management.
Work closely with other departments and shifts to ensure a consistent site-wide operation.

About You

We are looking for someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced warehouse environment and is comfortable making decisions under pressure.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in an Operations Manager or senior warehouse management role.
Experience managing Shift Managers or other management-level direct reports.
A background in logistics, parcels, distribution, fulfilment or high-volume warehouse operations.
Experience managing large teams within a manual operational environment.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Experience working with productivity, performance and operational KPIs.
The resilience and energy required to operate effectively in a demanding environment.

What We Offer

£50,000 salary
2:00pm - 10:00pm shift
Senior operational leadership responsibility
The opportunity to manage an operation processing up to 70,000 parcels per day
A fast-paced environment where your decisions have a direct impact on site performance
Opportunity to develop and progress within a growing operation