Zachary Daniels
Head of Warehouse Operations | Gtr. Manchester | Retail | c.£80k
Location: Greater Manchester
Type: Full-time, On-site
I'm currently partnering with a scale up retail and distribution business who are looking for a Head of Warehouse Operations to oversee day-to-day operations.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, enjoys building strong teams and takes pride in delivering operational excellence. You'll lead from the front, drive accountability, and ensure the site consistently performs at a high standard managing a team of Front Line Managers.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop site teams and frontline leaders
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Take ownership of daily operational performance
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Drive productivity, quality, and service levels
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Support workforce planning and resource forecasting
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Implement and improve operational processes and systems
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Maintain a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
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Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver operational goals
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Support the rollout of new technology, automation and process improvements
About You
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Proven experience leading operations teams in a warehouse, fulfilment, distribution, or logistics environment
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Proven experience managing leaders and building high-performing teams
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
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Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
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Demonstrated ability to manage performance and drive operational improvements
Desirable Experience
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Experience in a high-growth or scale-up business
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Experience implementing process improvements or automation
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Familiarity with AI tools and technology-enabled ways of working
What We Offer
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Salary c. £80k
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Professional development support
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Health and wellbeing benefits
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Equipment provided as required
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Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organisation
We're looking for someone who combines high standards with strong people leadership and can help build an operation that scales successfully while maintaining an exceptional customer experience.
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