Morgan McKinley is partnering with a well-established and evolving organisation to appoint an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager. This is a key leadership role requiring a hands-on, people-focused manager with strong organisational capability and a passion for continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for warehouse and transport operations, overseeing end-to-end activity including goods receipt, inventory management, order fulfilment, and customer delivery. This role offers the opportunity to drive positive change within a growing business while leading and developing a high-performing operational team.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Transport Operations
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Plan, organise, manage, and actively participate in day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, dispatch, and distribution.
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Ensure inventory accuracy, availability, and control, minimising discrepancies and managing returns from customers to suppliers.
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Oversee transport fleet operations, including fleet performance, compliance, records, driver management, and driver performance.
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Proactively plan warehouse capacity to support inbound stock and customer order volumes.
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Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised warehouse environment.
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Analyse operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement efficiency-driven initiatives.
People Leadership
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Provide strong, visible leadership and clear direction to the warehouse and transport teams.
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Recruit, train, manage, evaluate, and develop warehouse employees to support both current and future operational needs.
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Build effective working relationships with internal departments, branches, and key stakeholders.
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Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture that promotes teamwork and professional development.
Skills & Experience
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Proven management experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership role within a warehouse, logistics, or operational environment.
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Background in warehouse operations and transport is highly desirable; candidates from retail or FMCG environments will also be considered.
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Working knowledge of transport regulations, fleet management, and compliance standards is an advantage.
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Strong IT capability, with experience using ERP systems and Microsoft applications.
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Third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline is advantageous.
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LEAN or continuous improvement qualifications are an advantage.
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Full driving licence required; C licence desirable.
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Health & Safety qualifications are an advantage.
Personal Attributes
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Strong communicator, able to engage effectively with supervisors, drivers, and senior management.
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Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven, with a clear focus on continuous improvement.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
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Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a dynamic operational setting.
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Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
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Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative leadership style.
