Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

Senior Warehouse Operations Manager | Midlands | E-commerce | c�70k

Zachary Daniels are working exclusively on a Senior Warehouse Operations Manager vacancy to be based within an E-commerce site based in the Midlands.

The Senior Warehouse Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a large warehouse facility, ensuring efficient and cost-effective handling of goods, and managing a team of warehouse staff. This role will act as the number 2 for the Head of Logistics.

This role involves optimising warehouse processes, maintaining inventory control, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering high-level customer service.

PLEASE NOTE, I AM MEETING THE CLIENT IN A FEW WEEKS TIME SO WILL ONLY START SHORTLISTING AFTER THE MEETING.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management:

  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of warehouse supervisors, operatives, and support staff.
  • Set performance targets and KPIs for the warehouse team, providing ongoing coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance.
  • Foster a positive and productive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Warehouse Operations Management:

  • Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, and shipping of goods.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy and manage stock levels, coordinating with procurement and other departments as necessary.
  • Manage and improve operational processes to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and optimise the use of resources.

• Budget and Cost Control:

  • Develop and manage the warehouse operations budget, ensuring that costs are kept within budgeted limits.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising operational efficiency or safety.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of warehouse operations, logistics, and inventory management principles.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing large-scale or multi-site warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with automation or robotics in warehouse operations.
• Strong project management skills.

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