A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a well-established logistics organisation based near London Heathrow. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced operational environment, offering the chance to take full ownership of a busy UK processing hub and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Warehouse Manager:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of a high-volume warehouse and processing operation
- Ensure the smooth and timely movement of freight in and out of the hub
- Lead, manage and motivate warehouse teams, including permanent and temporary staff
- Maintain accurate processing, labelling, sorting and dispatch of freight.
- Work closely with logistics and operations teams to manage forecasts and workload planning
- Monitor service levels, identify exceptions, and escalate issues where required
- Drive operational best practice, continuous improvement and cost efficiencies
- Ensure health & safety, regulatory and industry compliance at all times
- Provide regular operational updates and performance reporting to senior management
- Support wider operational projects and ad-hoc business initiatives
The Successful Candidate will have:
- Proven experience managing warehouse and operational teams within a fast-paced logistics or distribution environment
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations, process optimisation and continuous improvement
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Hands-on leadership style with a results-driven and commercial mindset
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a high-pressure setting
Benefits of the Warehouse Manager Role:
- Opportunity to lead and shape a critical operation within the business
- Supportive management structure with scope for progression
- A dynamic and fast-moving working environment
Additional Information:
- Hours: Full-time (flexibility may be required to meet operational demands)
- Contract Type: Permanent
If this Warehouse Manager role sounds of interest, please apply online now
