Warehouse Operations Manager – Multi‑Warehouses - One Site, High‑Volume Environment
Harlow - (onsite five days a week) Permanent - Shortlisting now
We are recruiting a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a high‑volume, multi‑warehouse operation handling national deliveries, multiple shift patterns and fast‑moving stock. This role is ideal for an experienced warehouse professional who excels in people management, operational control, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all warehouse, goods‑in, pick/pack, replenishment and despatch operations
- Manage multiple warehouses on one site and oversee multi‑shift teams
- Ensure accurate, on‑time despatch and high‑quality order fulfilment
- Drive improvements in pick accuracy, throughput, labour efficiency and cost per pick
- Manage courier and transport performance
- Optimise warehouse layout, space utilisation and stock flow
- Lead Team Leaders and develop a high‑performance culture
- Ensure safety compliance, training and operational standards
- Deliver continuous‑improvement projects supported by data and ROI
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience managing large, fast‑paced warehouse operations
- Strong people‑management and leadership skills
- Experience with courier/fleet operations and warehouse flow
- ERP/WMS experience
- Strong understanding of labour productivity, capacity planning and cost control
- Lean/CI experience is desirable
- Strong communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
Salary & Benefits
- £45,000 - £50,000 DOE
- Medical Plans
If you’re ready to lead a major warehouse operation and drive performance, we’d love to hear from you. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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