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We are actively looking to engage warehousing and distribution professionals with a passion for warehousing operations for a new role as a Warehouse Operations Manager in Castle Donington, Leicestershire!
Client Details
Our client is a market-leading 3PL logistics business with around 61 logistics sitesacross the world (in Europe, USA and the Far-East). You will be joining a fast-paced environment in a brand new logistics hub around 350k sq.ft. of pallet and racking space with circa 250 colleagues across warehousing and transport
Job Description
As a Warehouse Operations Manager you will report into the Logistics General Manager on a daily basis and will be responsible for the following areas of responsibility within the Castle Donington, Leicestershire site.
- Managing around 250 colleagues across a 24/7 shift pattern of 3x shifts.
- Responsible for a warehouse of over 350k sq.ft. with a vast E-Commerce operation and large throughput of goods.
- Responsible for the management of 3x Shift Managers, 1x Inventory Manager and a CI and Stock Control team.
- Full budgetary P&L responsibility, alongside achieving target KPI's and ensuring on-time, in-full delivery.
- Motoring productivity and cost targets alongside customer service excellence.
- Review processes to identify improvements and lead change initiatives.
- Lead talent reviews and management for succession planning.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have an expansive background in warehousing operations and will have the following skills & experience:
- 5+ years' experience managing warehousing operations
- Experience managing in excess of 150+ colleagues
- Desirable - SAP and/or Manhattan WMS experience
- Ideally NEBOSH / IOSH qualified
- Commutable to Castle Donington, Leicestershire on a daily basis.
Whats On Offer?
- 50,000-60,000
- 33 days annual leave
- Comprehensive bonus package (circa 10%)
- Access to a growing career ladder
- World-class training & development within one of the UK's fastest growing markets
- Private healthcare allowance
