This range is provided by WINSEARCH UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Direct message the job poster from WINSEARCH UK
"Connecting Top Talent with Industry Leaders: Specialised Recruitment for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Excellence"
Job Title: Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager
Location: Heywood, Greater Manchester
Shift Pattern: 5 Days, flexible hours including nights
Lead with Purpose. Drive Improvement. Empower People.
Are you a progressive leader who’s passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where operational excellence meets a strong people-first culture? If so, this opportunity could be the next step in your leadership journey.
We’re looking for an Assistant Warehouse Operations Manager to support and guide warehouse operations in a high-volume, time-sensitive logistics environment that services some of the most recognisable names in the food and retail sector.
Role Overview:
In this role, you'll lead a team of managers and operatives, ensuring efficient day-to-day execution of tasks while creating a supportive, collaborative work environment. You’ll be key to achieving performance targets and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards. Your leadership will foster engagement, professional growth, and continuous improvement at every level.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Motivate and lead your team to meet daily output goals and exceed shift KPIs while encouraging empowerment and ownership.
* Coordinate cross-shift planning to maintain consistency and performance, driving operational efficiency and positive culture.
* Ensure seamless shift handovers by capturing key issues, wins, and learnings in real-time.
* Partner with hygiene and reverse logistics functions to maintain a safe, clean, and compliant warehouse environment.
* Oversee and track training programs to ensure skill development and team readiness through a structured training matrix.
* Adapt labour planning to meet business needs during peak periods, supporting multi-skilled team deployment.
* Monitor and control labour costs while balancing team development and morale.
* Step in as needed to support warehouse operations at all management levels, always leading by example.
What You’ll Bring:
* Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced logistics or FMCG environment.
* A track record of successfully developing teams and driving process improvements.
* Solid understanding of compliance, health and safety, and employment regulations in a warehouse setting.
* Confident user of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Outlook.
* Strong communication, coaching, and decision-making skills with a focus on empathy and accountability.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of an organisation that plays a key role in keeping major retail and hospitality brands running smoothly. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people thrive—offering structured career growth, meaningful development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture.
Our mission is simple: deliver operational excellence while prioritising people. If you're ready to lead with empathy and embrace positive change, we’d love to hear from you.
Winsearch acts as an employment agency for permanent staff. We recruit for roles based in Engineering & Manufacturing, Food & Drinks, Pharmaceutical, Supply Chain & Procurement and Professional Services.
View our latest jobs today on our website http://www.winsearch.uk and follow us on LinkedIn.
FOODH
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Supply Chain
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Warehousing and Storage, and Wholesale Food and Beverage
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WINSEARCH UK by 2x
Get notified about new Warehouse Operations Manager jobs in Heywood, England, United Kingdom.
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
St Helens, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago
Chorley, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Salford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Site Operations Manager (night shift) - Franchise partner
Blackburn, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Haydock, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Preston, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Bury, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Burnley, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Blackburn, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Bradford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Leyland, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Stockport, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Salford, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago
Supply Chain & Logistics Manager - Panaz
Burnley, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Warrington, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Brighouse, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Leyland, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
St Helens, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Bradford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr