Warehouse Operations Manager

Position: Warehouse Operations Manager (Permanent)
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee and optimise warehouse operations across multiple sites in the UK and the Netherlands.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving performance, consistency, and continuous improvement across three warehouse locations. You will work closely with warehouse managers and team leaders to ensure operational excellence, strong health & safety standards, and high levels of efficiency.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site logistics environment and enjoys taking ownership of operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

Work closely with warehouse managers and team leaders to ensure smooth, efficient day-to-day logistics operations

Oversee warehouse processes and procedures across UK and Netherlands sites

Provide operational support across departments where required

Act as operational lead during peak demand or periods of absence

Drive consistency in standards, best practices, and team performance

Performance & Continuous Improvement

Monitor performance against KPIs and agreed targets

Identify cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements

Review and enhance warehouse processes and workflows

Lead reporting and target-setting across all locations

Embed a strong continuous improvement culture

Health, Safety & Compliance

Take ownership of health & safety compliance across all sites

Ensure policies and safe working practices are consistently applied

Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions

Reporting & Data

Maintain accurate operational reporting

Analyse data to support strategic decision-making

Provide regular performance updates to senior management

Travel & International Exposure

This role offers the opportunity to work across international operations, with travel to the Netherlands approximately once per month (around five working days).

This provides valuable exposure to multi-site logistics management, international collaboration, and broader operational oversight — ideal for someone looking to expand their leadership experience within a growing business.

About You

Proven experience in warehouse or logistics operations management

Experience overseeing multi-site operations

Strong leadership and people management skills

Solid understanding of warehouse health & safety regulations

Analytical mindset with strong reporting and problem-solving ability

Comfortable working cross-functionally in fast-paced environments

Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 25%)

Benefits

Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) – including profit sharing

Tiered annual leave based on length of service

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Company events

Employee discount

Casual dress

On-site parking

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