Operations Manager
Contract: 6 Month FTC
Salary: Up to £65,000
Location: North Leicestershire
Start Date: ASAP
You would need to be immediately available or have no longer than 1 weeks' notice to apply for this position.
Overview
The Procurement & Supply Chain division at SF Partners are working on an exclusive basis to recruit for an experienced Operations Manager to join an award-winning, international manufacturing organisation based in North Leicestershire. This organisation is a fast‑moving, commercially driven business with a hands‑on management style and real operational scale.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee all warehouse functions including goods in, picking, packing, despatch and transport coordination.
* Manage the daily inbound schedule – ensuring timely unloading, checking, and put‑away.
* Ensure orders are picked, packed and despatched accurately and on time, consistently meeting the next-day delivery cut-off.
* Manage outbound transport across a mixed model: Own vehicles, third-party couriers, and pallet networks – selecting the right method by order type, size and destination.
* Oversee the safe and correct handling, storage and movement of large and bulky products – including grand format rolls – ensuring appropriate MHE is in use and storage systems are properly maintained.
* Monitor KPIs including pick accuracy, despatch cut-off compliance, and goods-in turnaround time.
* Ensure the warehouse operates safely and efficiently to a consistently high standard.
* Set clear daily priorities, assign tasks and ensure all team members understand their responsibilities – conduct regular team briefings and maintain strong two‑way communication across the floor.
* Address performance or conduct issues promptly and in line with company procedures.
* Identify training needs and support team development where appropriate.
* Ensure all warehouse staff adhere to safe working practices at all times, including for manual handling, MHE operation, and the handling of large and bulky goods.
* Work closely with the onsite H&S responsible person to action identified risks, near misses, or corrective measures promptly.
* Manage warehouse management and order processing systems, ensuring data accuracy at all stages.
* Produce regular operational reports for the senior management team covering throughput, stock accuracy and team performance.
Opportunities
This contract is a position where you will very much be a part of the senior leadership team, and have the opportunity to identify and propose operational improvements that could streamline and enhance best practice.
Qualifications
We are looking for experienced Operations Managers who have a strong commercial awareness, ability to maximise daily operations, and continue to drive success across the department.
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