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Warehouse Operations Manager
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum
Hours: Nights | 20:30 - 06:00am | Full-time
We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a busy warehouse team in Stoke-on-Trent running our Night shift from Monday to Friday. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, process-driven leader who thrives on driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment.
Warehouse Operations Manager Role:
You will oversee a team of 8 warehouse staff, managing all aspects of warehouse operations including cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network operations. This role is roughly 70% shop floor and 30% desk-based, allowing you to stay close to the team while also managing reporting, processes, and administration.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading, motivating, and developing the warehouse team to deliver high performance.
- Implementing and maintaining policies, procedures, and processes to ensure operational efficiency.
- Overseeing daily warehouse operations, including cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network activities.
- Monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational standards.
What We're Looking For
- Proven leadership experience within warehouse operations.
- Strong knowledge of cross-docking, groupage, and pallet network operations.
- A process-driven approach with the ability to implement policies and procedures effectively.
- Hands-on, approachable style with the ability to motivate and lead a small team.
- Ability to balance shop floor presence with desk-based administrative responsibilities.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary up to 50,000.
- Leadership role with full responsibility for operational performance.
- Opportunity to shape processes and influence continuous improvement.
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