Operations Manager
Harlow
£54,300 Excellent 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:
1. Full leadership of warehouse and transport operations
2. Ownership of operational budgets and cost control
3. Driving productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
4. Leading, developing and coaching management teams
5. Ensuring customer service and operational KPIs are achieved
6. Managing resource planning across the operation
7. Maintaining compliance across Health & Safety, transport and site facilities
8. Supporting business growth through operational excellence and strong stakeholder engagement
9. Producing operational reports and performance analysis for senior management
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
10. Proven experience in an Operations Manager position within logistics, distribution, warehousing or FMCG environments
11. Strong warehouse and transport management experience
12. Experience managing large operational teams through direct reports
13. Commercial awareness with budget and P&L responsibility
14. A track record of improving operational performance and driving continuous improvement
15. Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
16. Strong understanding of Health & Safety and operational compliance requirements
17. The ability to influence, motivate and develop teams at all levels
18. Experience within a high-volume, fast-moving distribution environment would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer?
19. Salary of £54,300
20. Attractive benefits package
21. Opportunity to lead a significant operation within a market-leading business
22. Career development and progression opportunities
23. Supportive and collaborative culture
24. 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.