Warehouse Operations Manager
Oversee and optimise warehouse operations across multiple sites in the UK and the Netherlands.
This role is critical to ensuring efficient logistics operations, consistent standards, and strong performance across all warehouses.
Working closely with warehouse managers and team leaders, drive continuous improvement, and take ownership of health & safety, reporting, and operational performance.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
*** This role requires overseas travel/stay at least once a month for a minimum of 5 working days to support the warehouse in Netherlands. ***
Warehouse Operations Manager
Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor warehouse performance against agreed KPIs and targets.
- Identify cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvement opportunities.
- Suggest and implement revised processes and workflows to enhance warehouse operations.
- Lead team reporting and target-setting activities across all sites.
- Ensure continuous improvement culture is embedded within warehouse teams.
Operations & Leadership
- Liaise daily with warehouse managers and team leaders to ensure smooth and efficient logistics operations.
- Oversee warehouse processes and procedures across three warehouse locations in the UK and the Netherlands.
- Provide general operational support across departments where required.
- Act as the designated operations lead during periods of absence or high operational demand.
- Support and guide warehouse leadership teams to ensure consistent standards and best practices
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Take full responsibility for health and safety compliance across all warehouse sites.
- Ensure policies, procedures, and safe working practices are consistently applied.
- Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions as required.
Reporting & Data
- Maintain accurate operational reporting and data requirements.
- Analyse performance data to support decision-making and improvement initiatives.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
Travel & Flexibility
- Willingness to travel at least once per month for minimum 5 working days to support warehouse in Netherlands.
- Flexibility to respond to operational priorities and business needs.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in warehouse or logistics operations management.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Experience managing multi-site operations.
- Solid understanding of health & safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
- Analytical mindset with strong reporting and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and in fast-paced environments.
Please be advised that this role will have oversea travel monthly for a min of 5 days valid in date passport is required for this position.
For more details regarding this role, please speak to Michelle Ings, HRGO East London & Essex office 01708 220023 email michelle.ings@hrgo.co.uk
