Warehouse Operations Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Northamptonshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Operations
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SKILLS

Warehouse Management Operations Management FMCG Cost Management People Management Change Management KPIs

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Warehouse Operations Manager

Upto c£60k + Excellent Benefits

Northamptonshire

Warehouse Operations Manager

Reference

JD-FR-21

Job Title

Operations Manager, Warehouse Management & related

Salary

£55,000 to £60,000 Per Annum

Benefits

+ Excellent Benefits

Town/City

Northamptonshire

Contract Type

Permanent

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Warehouse Operations Manager

Upto c£60k + Excellent Benefits

Northamptonshire

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website for further vacancies and information.

Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor who are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operastions Manager to manage the busy operation at their site in Corby, Northamptonshire, on a Monday - Friday basis.

Reporting into the General Manager and with 5 Direct Reports, managing a team of c220FTEs + 10 Team Leaders, you will be expected to manage the operation and improve operational efficiencies through Continuous Improvement.

Key Accountabilities as Warehouse Operations Manager:

  • Day to day management of the warehouse operation in order to meet agreed budgets and KPIs.
  • Manage the deployment and performance of the warehouse team in order to drive operational efficiencies, service excellence and productivity within the business
  • Think and plan strategically in order to improve upon the operation of the Warehouse so that it can offer a better service
  • Demonstrate the expected behaviours and standards of a people leader to help recruit, engage and develop the capability of our people and generate the right customer service culture for our business
  • Support and work with other depots in order to ensure service levels are achieved
  • Ensure that all audits and legal standards are met and exceeded to ensure the compliance of the depot
  • Effectively manage and lead the team through change, through promoting the positive outputs of change, seeking to understand the impact of change on individuals and adapting approach to meet all needs

The Ideal Person for the Warehouse Operations Manager role:

  • Experience of a managing in a FMCG Warehousing environment
  • Experience of effective cost management and able to work within tight budgetary controls
  • Effective planning and communication skills
  • Experience of working effectively within a team to provide customer service
  • Evidence of effective people management and leadership
  • Ability to think strategically in order to make improvements to the service offering, with a superb track record in Change management

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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