Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Harlow

£54,300 Company Car/Car Allowance Benefits

Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a strong background in warehousing, transport and distribution? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where operational excellence, people leadership and customer service are at the heart of success?

A leading UK distribution business is seeking an Operations Manager to take full responsibility for a busy multi-functional operation in Harlow. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation, ambitious growth plans and a people-first culture.

The Role

Reporting into senior operational leadership, you will have overall accountability for warehouse and transport operations, site facilities, budgets and operational performance.

Leading a team of operational managers and frontline colleagues, you will be responsible for delivering high levels of service, driving efficiencies, maintaining compliance and developing a high-performing culture across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full leadership of warehouse and transport operations
• Ownership of operational budgets and cost control
• Driving productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• Leading, developing and coaching management teams
• Ensuring customer service and operational KPIs are achieved
• Managing resource planning across the operation
• Maintaining compliance across Health & Safety, transport and site facilities
• Supporting business growth through operational excellence and strong stakeholder engagement
• Producing operational reports and performance analysis for senior management

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in an Operations Manager position within logistics, distribution, warehousing or FMCG environments
• Strong warehouse and transport management experience
• Experience managing large operational teams through direct reports
• Commercial awareness with budget and P&L responsibility
• A track record of improving operational performance and driving continuous improvement
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and operational compliance requirements
• The ability to influence, motivate and develop teams at all levels
• Experience within a high-volume, fast-moving distribution environment would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £54,300
• Company car/car allowance
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a significant operation within a market-leading business
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Stable and growing organisation with long-term investment plans

If you are a driven operational leader looking for your next challenge and have the experience to lead a complex logistics operation, we would like to hear from you.