Senior Operations Manager - FMCG Warehousing

Location: BedfordshireSalary: CompetitiveContract Type: Interim with potential to go permanent

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing FMCG warehousing operation, driving efficiency, growth, and continuous improvement across every aspect of the business.

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for an Operations Manager to lead a high-performing FMCG warehousing operation, driving efficiency, growth, and continuous improvement across every aspect of the business.

Key Responsibilities

As our Operations Manager, you will:

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across a large-scale, fast-paced FMCG warehousing operation.
• Take full operational P&L ownership, ensuring strong financial performance and sustainable growth.
• Drive weekly, monthly, and annual performance targets, aligning operational excellence with customer expectations.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across all departments.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with customers and key stakeholders, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Develop and empower your management team through effective coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Lead with integrity - creating a positive, engaging workplace culture aligned with HR processes and best practice.
• Develop and deliver against operational budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control.

About You

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Proven leadership experience in a high-volume FMCG warehousing or logistics operation.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with P&L management experience.
• A track record of delivering operational excellence through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Preferably, experience in food distribution (though not essential).
• The ability to build effective strategies aligned with business goals and customer requirements.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to partner with senior stakeholders.
• A people-focused leadership style that promotes engagement, development, and accountability.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a major warehousing operation, driving real impact and long-term success. If you're passionate about operational leadership, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding results, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.

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