Operations Manager - Warehouse & Logistics

£45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Full-Time, Permanent (Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 17:30)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday +1 day for every 2 years up to a maximum of 3 days
• Ability to buy more holiday after probation period
• Company pension
• 5% Salary bonus reviewed Quarterly based on performance
• 4x Salary life Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation operating within the medical sector, supplying high-quality healthcare products across the UK and international markets. The business is committed to innovation, compliance, and operational excellence, and this role forms a key part of the senior leadership team.

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a busy warehouse and distribution facility. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient operations across goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch, while maintaining high standards of health & safety, stock accuracy, and site security.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Manage daily warehouse activities including goods-in, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch
• Ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment to meet customer expectations
• Optimise warehouse layout and processes to improve efficiency and space utilisation
• Stock Control
• Maintain accurate stock levels through cycle counts and stocktakes
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Drive continuous improvement in stock management processes

Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation and company policies
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and site inspections
• Promote a strong safety culture across the team

Site Security

• Act as key holder, responsible for opening and closing the site
• Ensure security of premises, stock, and company assets
• Respond to alarm callouts where required

Team Leadership

• Supervise, motivate, and develop warehouse staff
• Provide training, guidance, and performance management
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Support and maintain ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK healthcare standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practice

Requirements

• Proven experience in warehouse or operations management
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes, logistics, and stock control
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• IT literate with experience using ERP or warehouse systems
• Must live within 30 minutes of Tunbridge Wells (key holder requirement)

Desirable

• Experience within a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals)
• Familiarity with ISO standards
• First Aid or Fire Marshal certification
• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Operate forklift trucks safely and efficiently

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