Overview
Reference
WHM Salary
£44,000 - £44,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- Buckinghamshire -- Aston Clinton Job Type
Permanent Posted
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead a fast-paced FMCG/3PL warehouse. You will drive operational excellence across all functions—Goods In, B2B and D2C picking, kitting, and value-added services—ensuring high standards, customer satisfaction, and efficiency.
You will manage a team of 3 Team Managers, 7 Supervisors, 25 Operatives, plus temporary staff for peak periods. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong communication, change management, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead, coach, and develop multi-layered operational teams to meet performance targets
2. Oversee all warehouse functions: Goods In, Picking, Packing, Kitting, Despatch, and value-added services
3. Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality order fulfilment across all channels
4. Drive WMS optimisation and lead implementation projects
5. Plan staffing, workflow, space, and MHE utilisation to maximise efficiency
6. Maintain compliance with health & safety, food safety, and legal standards
7. Manage performance, KPIs, attendance, development, and disciplinary processes
8. Build and maintain strong client relationships and collaborate with internal teams
9. Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
10. Proven leadership in FMCG or 3PL warehouse environments
11. Strong people management skills, including multi-layered team leadership
12. Expertise in warehouse operations, procedures, and best practices
13. WMS implementation and optimisation experience
14. Labour planning and resource management proficiency
15. Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
16. Continuous improvement mindset with focus on operational excellence
17. Knowledge of Health & Safety and food safety standards
18. Microsoft Office and warehouse systems proficiency
19. MHE management experience
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