JDR Recruitment
Warehouse Optimisation Manager - Contract
Warehouse Optimisation Manager - Contract at JDR Recruitment, based in Blackburn, North West. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Blackburn, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse & Industrial
- Immediate start
Reference 642846152658721920
About the role
Blackburn Hours of work Monday to Friday - Days (full time flexibility)
You must have full right to work in the UK
Fixed Term Contract 6 months +
We are looking for a Senior Experienced Operational Warehouse Manager who is available immediately to join this expanding and established manufacturing company. Due to growth and internal changes the client is looking for a candidate to join the company in a leadership and compliance role. You will be using your experience to streamline processes and work with the other managers and team leaders, coaching and leading them to progress their skills to implement ownership and accountability within structure of warehouse.
Are you experienced and able to take on a challenge to implement and share your knowledge in Warehouse distribution and management ?
The company is a well established thriving international organisation who are going through a growth period.
Key Responsibilities
- This role of interim Warehouse Optimisation Manager will report directly to the Operations Director
- You will be responsible for streamlining operations from end to end to achieve 100% pick/dispatch vs plan daily.
- You will create clear ownership and accountability of each team member
- You will ensure raw materials processes in and out of the Warehouse is streamlined and simplified with clear ownership.
- You will ensure consistent container unloading / picking processes for smooth same day dispatches from inbound containers.
- The role is responsible for export process to ensure that this is completed timely, accurately and efficiently to GSS team.
- You will have responsibility for defining picking accuracy KPI's and identify areas of improvement.
- As a leader you just be able identify weaknesses in individuals; correct, embed and change if necessary.
- As a Stakeholder feedback will be crucial daily on Warehouse performance to wider teams - customer service, logistics, GSS.
- This role is working closely with a member of existing staff to work with them to coach and develop by using your expertise and previous career history. You will work together on tasks and solutions to ensure that sustainability and significant change is implemented timely.
This Role is available immediately. It is working alongside an existing team to improve SOP's and working practices. You will be on site 5 days a week in Blackburn or attending me
Blackburn Hours of work Monday to Friday - Days (full time flexibility)
You must have full right to work in the UK
Minimum experience required 5 years plus at Senior Management Level. This role is based in Blackburn however you must be able to travel to the other local locations for meetings.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
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Reference: 642846152658721920 · Posted 56 minutes ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via JDR Recruitment
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