Site Operations & Warehouse Manager - Airfreight, Nottingham
Client:
Leading Logistics Provider
Location:
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
10.06.2025
Expiry Date:
25.07.2025
Job Description:
My client is seeking a Site Operations & Warehouse Manager to oversee warehousing and domestic transport within a busy Airfreight and distribution centre. Responsibilities include managing site operations, facilities, logistics solutions, and team leadership to ensure cost efficiency and high customer service standards.
Working for an industry leader that values its employees and rewards hard work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage transport administration, planning, and third-party carrier & internal driver operations.
* Oversee stock management and warehouse goods control, including staff and resource management.
* Maintain housekeeping and a safe working environment.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with a Kaizen environment.
* Ensure high-quality standards, customer KPIs, SLAs, and standards accreditation are met.
* Manage health, safety, and welfare compliance, including dealing with H&S issues and maintenance.
* Handle quality and environmental standards compliance.
* Coordinate with external contractors and manage security responsibilities.
Additional Duties:
* Plan resources and staff to meet daily operational targets.
* Manage operational supervisors and ensure timely completion of unloading, put-away, picking, packing, and loading activities.
* Create and maintain risk assessments and SSOW for all responsibilities.
* Monitor operational costs and maintain accurate records.
* Coordinate maintenance of operational machinery and materials management.
* Maintain communication across teams, management, customers, and suppliers.
* Manage domestic transport activities with the Transport Manager and 3PL partners.
* Promote continuous improvement and warehouse housekeeping.
* Handle staff disciplinary procedures and monitor performance, attendance, and holidays.
* Maintain staff and supplier records.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in a managerial role within warehouse and transport environments.
- Experience in airfreight operations.
- Strong leadership and motivational skills.
- Flexible, reliable, and results-oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- AvSec and H&S certification preferred.
- Budget management experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- O Licence holder desirable; training available.
#J-18808-Ljbffr